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Nauris Puntulis

Minister for Culture
Nauris.Puntulis [at] km.gov.lv
  • Education
    • 1992.-1994. Latvian Academy of Music, master’s degree course under prof. L. Brauna at the Vocal department, specialising in opera singing and pedagogy
    • 1985.-1991. Latvian State Conservatory, Vocal department, baccalaureate studies under prof. R. Frīnberga
    • 1983.-1985. Jāzeps Mediņš School of Music, Vocal department
    • 1976.-1979. Riga Culture and Education Staff Technical College - specialised secondary education (culture worker, amateur and variety brass band manager specialisation)
    • 1968.-1976. Tiņģera Primary School, Talsi region
  • Additional education
    • 1997.-1998. I.Gavrilovici masterclass (Austria)
    • 1994.-1995. Enschede School of Music (Netherlands)
    • 1995. K.Angelotti masterclass (Italy)
  • Work experience
    • 2019.-  Minister for Culture
    • 2013.-2019. Member of the Riga City Council
    • 2012.-2013. Advisor to the Minister for Culture on social integration issues
    • 1994.-  Latvian National Opera soloist
    • 1996.-1999. Head of the Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
    • 1994.-1999. Pedagogue, Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
    • 1982.-1994. Musician, member of rock group Pērkons
  • Languages
    • Latvian - native speaker
    • Russian - excellent
    • Italian, German, English - basic knowledge
  • State awards
    • 1991 Barricades Medal
  • Hobbies
    • Water sports, travel