The premiere of Benjamin Britten’s children’s opera Let’s make an Opera! The Little Sweep! will take place at the Latvian National Opera on January 25. The Musical Director of the new production is Andris Veismanis, the Stage Director, the Set and Costume Designer – Rocc.

To open the world of sounds and to reveal the magical spheres of music to young listeners – that was the intent of the great English composer Benjamin Britten. Let’s Play an Opera! The Little Sweep consists of two parts. The first part is dedicated to the preparation of the opera. The second part and the realisation of the production, The Little Sweep, is the story of little Sam, who is bullied by the brutal old chimney sweep Black Bob and his silly son Clem. Of course, it is the children who defeat all fear and anger with their wit and skill and help Sam break free. The Little Sweep is probably Benjamin Britten’s most-performed opera.