Sonja Misiņa and Kristiāns Gorbatko are finalists in the 'Latvian Young Virtuoso' competition, showcasing their musical talents in a national contest that emphasizes youth achievements in music.
In Latvia, the competition 'Latvian Young Virtuoso' highlights emerging musical talents, and among its finalists are Sonja Misiņa and Kristiāns Gorbatko. Sonja, a student at the Ventspils Music School, specializes in percussion, particularly the marimba, and expresses her deeply rooted passion for music as a universal language that transcends boundaries. Growing up in a family of musicians, her early exposure to music strongly influenced her decision to pursue it formally.
Sonja challenges stereotypes associated with musical instruments, particularly the notion that percussion instruments are predominantly for males. She emphasizes that music, and specifically percussion, is designed for everyone regardless of gender, asserting that
