The world-famous opera singer Inessa Galante was born in Riga and for many years was a soloist of the Latvian National Opera. The owner of a rare, velvety soprano has performed in

many prestigious opera houses and concert halls in Germany, France, England, Australia, USA, Sweden, Russia, Israel, South Korea and many other countries. Inessa Galante' music discs topped the charts in the UK, Australia, Korea and other countries. Inessa Galante is the author and patron of the international music festival "Summertime - Inessa Galante invites" and the initiator and chairman of the selection committee of the new"Baltic Awards" The opera diva was awarded the Order of Three Stars and is a laureate of the Latvian “Big Music Award”.