Seattle Symphony Premieres ⁣”Stream” Symphony to Standing⁢ Ovations, Latvian Community Celebrates

SEATTLE, WA – the world premiere of a ‍symphonic⁣ work inspired by the animated film ​”stream” (“Straume“) took place last night at Benaroy⁣ Hall in​ Seattle, Washington, performed by the Seattle Symphony orchestra ‍and met with enthusiastic standing ovations. The ⁤concert marked‍ the first time music from the acclaimed film has been presented in a symphonic format.

The event drew a significant ‍contingent of Latvians from across⁢ the ‌united States, with at ⁢least 50⁣ of the 2,500 ‌attendees traveling to Seattle to support ⁣director Gints ​Zilbalodis and ‌composer Richard Zalups.‍ Zilbalodis and Zalups were invited​ on stage multiple times to acknowledge the audience’s appreciation. The premiere underscores the growing international recognition​ of “Stream,” which ‍has garnered over 80 awards, including an Oscar and a Golden⁣ Globe‌ nomination.

“This is a‍ very special event, as this is the first ‘Stream’ ​concert,” Zilbalodis emphasized. “We ‌are honored to⁢ do it directly in Seattle.”

A large inflatable cat, brought from Los Angeles⁤ by attendee Dāvis⁣ Rein, became a focal point of⁣ the evening, symbolizing Latvian unity and⁣ drawing long lines ‌for photographs during intermission. ⁢

“We feel‌ like a big family​ – Latvians support ⁤each other here,and this ⁤is ⁢especially important at this time,” one audience member ⁣shared.Another attendee remarked,”It⁣ was worth measuring the long way ‌from Los Angeles⁤ to be present ​at this event.”

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* The animated film “Straume” is proud of more than 80 awards – “Oscar” and “Golden Globe” on the Destiny Garden