Cascais Opera - International Vocal Competition 2025

23 Mar - 04 Apr, 2027

The Cascais Opera International Vocal Competition is a newly established competition based in the historic and magical town of Cascais in Portugal - now in its 2nd edition. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to sing for a distinguished panel of seasoned professionals in the opera industry from around the world, and enjoy the beauty of the this town in Portugal. The final will be held at the renowned Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon.

Up to 40000 in Prizes, as well as accommodation and travel for Finalists, benefits for Semifinalists and included participation in masterclasses with members of the Jury and respected professionals of the opera world.

Jury for the 2025 competition:
Sergei Leiferkus, Anna Samuil, Eline de Kat, Ivan van Kalmthout, Jennifer Larmore.

More information about prizes and regulation here: cascaisopera.com

Applications open until 15th December 2024.

Closing date: 15 Dec 2024

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This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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