IEVA PARŠA studied choral conducting at the Jāzepa Vītola Academy of Music with prof. Jānis Dūmiņš, obtaining a bachelor’s degree (1995), and vocal art with prof. Ludmila Brauna (1996-1998) and in the chamber ensemble class of Maija Krīgena and Pēters Plakids (1998-2000). In 2003, she obtained a master’s degree.

Many works by Latvian composers, including Andris Dzenītis, Mārīte Dombrovska, Gundega Šmite, etc., have been dedicated to the voice of Ieva Parša. Parša has participated in various performances of large-scale vocal-instrumental works, specializing in interpretations of baroque and contemporary music.

One of Ieva Parša brightest artistic expressions is the genre of chamber music. Her work was particularly bright as the author of the cycles “Schubertiade”, “Vocal Music of the XX Century” and “At the Piano”. The singer is praised for her refined sense of style, as well as her excellent ability to interpret 20th century music. Ieva Parša received the Latvian Music Award (2008) for solo songs by Latvian composers and especially experimental lyrics.