Eighteen singers from Croatia, Italy, Estonia and Latvia aged 10 to 34 were accredited for the competition in 2019.
Participant Silver Piiroja have been studying classical singing for over 6 years, but only the last 2 y ears professionally. Currently he studies classical singing in Tallinn Music High School . In lifetime, have attended 2 singing competitions.
Kristīne Priedkalne has been studying vocal arts since the age of three. Alongside her vocal studies, she pursues piano and regularly participates in international vocal competitions across a variety of genres, both in Latvia and abroad. She regards her greatest life challenge as the ability to persevere in the face of setbacks, to learn from them, and to continually refine her skills and personal values, striving for growth and excellence in every aspect of life.
Etīna Emīlija Saulīte has been studying vocal arts since the age of three and regularly participates in international vocal competitions of various genres, both in Latvia and abroad, often earning prize-winning placements. She considers her life challenge to be achieving her goal of becoming a professional classical music performer—never abandoning her passion and fulfilling her dreams.
Justīne Sproģe has been playing violin and piano since the age of three, and recently began developing her vocal skills at the A. Dombrovskis Music School in Riga, as well as by attending masterclasses. Although she has not yet participated in major competitions, she eagerly seizes every opportunity to perform and bring joy to her friends and schoolmates. With a readiness to showcase and challenge herself while delighting others, Justīne approaches this competition with enthusiasm and wishes success both to herself and to her fellow participants.
Third Prize Winner Silvars Ritvars Malcenieks studies at Valmiera Secondary School No. 5, attends vocal lessons, sings in the choir and a vocal ensemble, and simultaneously studies violin. In addition, he actively performs at various cultural events and participates in national competitions for young vocalists.
Participant Elizabete Siliņa is a student in the 8th grade at the Riga Cathedral Choir School and has participated in various international competitions, earning prize-winning placements.
Amanda Farnaste has been studying vocal arts since the age of three and regularly participates in international vocal competitions of various genres, both in Latvia and abroad. Her lifelong goal and dream, since the first grade, has been to perform on the opera stage. She is ready to rise and fall, to learn and persevere, in order to make her dream a reality and do what she loves most.
Second Prize Winner Daniils Kuzmins has studied at Riga Music School No. 3 and the Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music High School, and since 2018 has been studying at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. Outside of his studies, he actively performs in concerts and participates in international projects.
The Finalist of the Competition Alise Kristiāna Sebre has studied piano at Talsi Music School, and since 2015 has been studying choral singing at Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music School No. 1. She successfully participates in various school and extracurricular concerts and competitions.
Participant Alan Sakson has been studying piano for nine years and classical singing at Tallinn Music High School. In 2019, he won 2nd Prize at the Estonian National Vocalists’ Competition.
Participant Natālija Vernere studies at Rīgas Purvciems Secondary School and receives her musical education in the choir class at the Latgale Suburb Music School of Riga. She has participated in the 3rd season of the television show X Faktors and won 2nd Prize at the Arvīds Žilinskis VI International Competition for Young Vocalists.
Participant Alise Bērziņa has been singing since the age of 2.5 in the pop group "Ding Dong," and since 2018 has been studying classical vocals at the Alfrēds Kalniņš Cēsis Music High School. She regularly participates in concert lectures and masterclasses and has taken part in an international vocal competition in Lithuania.
Finalist Herberts Kašs developed an interest in singing during his childhood, but has been formally studying vocals only since 2015. Alongside singing, he is self-taught in guitar and piano. Since committing to singing as a potential future profession, he has participated in the Mikhail Kazinik Young Performers’ Competition "Rising Stars" (Riga, 2019) and attended various vocal masterclasses. He considers being highly recognized in the world of music as the greatest challenge of his life.
Finalist Annaliis Telgmaa has studied singing for 11 years at Tallinn Music High School and regularly participates in various competitions and festivals. She has performed multiple times as a soloist with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra at the Tallinn Philharmonic. In the future, she aspires to enroll at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
In 2015 Ludmila Ignatova graduated cum laude at “Antonio Vivaldi” Academyof Music, in Italy in the ‘Master of Music’ Program inOpera Singing.In 2013 graduated at Conservatorium Maastricht, in the Netherlandsin 2011 in Vocal music at the “Jāzepa Vītola” Latvian Academy of Music.Ludmila Ignatova took part in more than 200 concerts and Festivals in Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, France, Netherlands and Poland.
The Grand Prix Winner Tanja Ruždjak has completed her Postgraduate study in voice on University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in June 2019. Both of her Master's degrees were accomplished at Music Academy in Zagreb (Croatia).She has performes successfully on domestic and international festivals as a concert singer. She collaborated with most important Croatian orchestras and conductors and also performed as a guest soloist in Zagreb opera house where she accomplished important roles such as Mimi and Musetta in La Boheme, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro and many others. She is a winner of several competitions and prizes.
Finalist of the competition, Sabīne Krilova, graduated from the Vocal Department of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and is a member of the Latvian National Opera Choir. She has performed as a soloist in opera productions and chamber music concerts throughout Latvia and is a laureate of numerous international competitions.
Participant Klements Aleksans was a professional volleyball player, representing the Latvian national team and clubs abroad. He has now turned his focus to vocal art and is the winner of numerous international competitions. A cheerful and positive young artist, he always moves forward and faces every challenge with a smile.