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CulturePublished: 16 September 2026 at 11:47

Opera singer Elīna Garanča celebrates her 50th birthday

World-renowned Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča turns 50 on September 16, planning to spend the day with close family before upcoming concerts in Spain, Japan and Latvia.

Foto: LSM (rus)

On September 16, world-famous mezzo-soprano and pride of Latvia Elīna Garanča celebrates her 50th birthday. The singer plans to mark the occasion quietly, surrounded by her closest family members, away from public attention.

However, a busy concert schedule awaits her right after the birthday — she will perform in Spain and Japan, with concerts in Latvia also planned, giving local audiences a chance to celebrate this milestone with their compatriot in person.

An internationally acclaimed career

For several decades, Elīna Garanča has been one of the world's leading opera singers. Her career has grown to the point where she performs on the most prestigious opera stages and in concert halls around the globe.

The singer has won over audiences with her powerful, magnetic voice, outstanding artistry and distinctive stage presence, making her one of the most recognized Latvian artists on the international scene.

Her 50th birthday marks a significant milestone in a long and successful career that continues with new concerts both in Latvia and abroad.

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