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The Latvian National Opera and Ballet, in collaboration with the outstanding mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, has launched the first young opera soloists’ program in the Baltics – Elīna Garanča. Young Baltic Voices. Applications for the program will be accepted already this season, while the training process will take place in the 2026/2027 season. The program’s patroness and ambassador is the world-renowned opera singer Elīna Garanča – a vivid source of inspiration for emerging artists.

The first audition for the 2026/2027 season will begin in January 2026 and will take place in two rounds. The first round will involve a remote selection based on submitted materials (including recordings). Applicants who advance to the second round will be invited to live auditions at the Latvian National Opera.

On Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 AM, media representatives are invited to a press conference in the Beletage Hall of the Latvian National Opera.