On April 27 and 28, qualifying auditions of the Elena Obraztsova Foundation’s International Vocal Competition Jose Carreras Grand Prix will take place on the stage of the Hvorostovsky Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre. The tournament itself will be held in September 2020 at the Helikon Opera Music Theatre in Moscow.

The auditions in Krasnoyarsk will be held within the 1st round of the event; other auditions will take place in Vienna (in May) and in Moscow (in June). Applicants can choose any city convenient for them. Applications can already be submitted: the deadline for submitting documents by those for whom Krasnoyarsk is more convenient is 18:00 Moscow time (GMT+2) on April 15, 2020. Contestants are to submit two opera arias, cantata or oratorio of various composers, vocal styles and languages ​​(performed to a piano). The 2nd and 3rd rounds will be held as a concert (performed to a piano and orchestra) in Moscow between September 14 and 20.

According to the competition’s results, winners will be awarded the Grand Prix, as well as the first, second and third awards of impressive cash prizes for all types of singing voices.

The founder and organizer of the competition is the Charitable Foundation for the Support of Music Art “Elena Obraztsova Foundation”.

“This is a unique singing tournament. The competition is open to young performers (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass); its aim is finding talented singers, introducing them to the wide audience, vocal teachers and managers of Russia and abroad, encouraging their work on repertoires, developing international contacts in the field of the opera art. The competition provides an opportunity for young vocalists to obtain professional advice and recommendations from outstanding masters”, said Natalia Ignatenko, Director General of the Elena Obraztsova Foundation. “The jury will be chaired by one of the most famous tenors in the world Jose Carreras. We are confident that the competition will contribute to the music education of young singers, expand their horizons, and increase their professional skills.”

More details about the competition terms and conditions on the website of the Elena Obraztsova Foundation.