Each season, the program will admit four young vocalists from the Baltic States, with the possibility of expanding to five. Ideally, singers of different voice types will be represented, but the main admission criteria are talent and potential.

Eligibility requirements:

• Vocalists from Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia of any voice type are invited to apply;

• Applicants must have completed their vocal education or be in their final semester of studies, graduating in the first half of 2026.

Program content will be structured in three modules:

• Vocal training, interpretation, and technique;

• Acting, movement, and stage practice;

• Mentoring, career skills, and industry insight.

Training and practice will take place in Riga, Latvia, from September 2026 to June 2027, both individually and in groups. While the program does not grant formal academic qualifications, it provides comprehensive practical experience to prepare young singers for professional careers.

Information about applying for the 2026/2027 season will be available at the beginning of 2026. Details will be published on the program’s website www.youngbalticvoices.com, on the Latvian National Opera and Ballet website www.opera.lv, and on social media channels.