Gunta Cēse

Soprano Gunta Cēse was born in Riga, Latvia, where she commenced her musical education at the Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Vocal music with Distinction in 2010. In 2013 Gunta completed her Masters Degree in Opera Singing at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Stuttgart, studying with Prof. Ulrike Sonntag. During her studies as a soprano, she took part in productions at the local Wilhelma Theater performing Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Miss Jessel (The turn of the screw) and Diana (Orphée aux enfers). Gunta Cēse was a member of the Opera Studio at Staatstheater Nürnberg for two seasons (2013-1015), performing more than ten roles, including First Lady (Die Zauberflöte), Siegrune (Die Walküre), Anna (Nabucco), Contessa Alm