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1st Edition International Opera Singing Competition "Opera Mundus - Vox Futuri"
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Opera Mundus – Vox Futuri is an international opera singing competition aimed at discovering
and promoting emerging vocal talents.
The competition is divided into two categories (Under 26 and Under 40), designed to support
artists at different stages of their vocal and professional development.
The initiative offers real artistic opportunities through cash prizes, scholarships, concerts, roles,
masterclasses and collaborations with theatres, academies, associations and competitions in Italy
and abroad.
Prize Summary:
5000 euro
Prizes Details:
Art. 6 –Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded:
❖ 1st Prize – € 1,500.00
❖ 2nd Prize – € 1,000.00 (offered by Fondazione Ferrari e Salimbeni)
❖ 3rd Prize – € 500.00
❖ Audience Prize - determined by the votes of the audience present in the hall and online. The
amount will depend on the donations collected during the final concert.
❖ Opera Mundus Editorial Prize (exclusive interview)
Art. 6.1 – Special Prizes
Special prizes offered by cultural institutions include:
❖ Fondazione Ferrari e Salimbeni – two scholarships of € 500.00
❖ Nuovo IMAIE Prize – Female Under 26 – € 300.00
❖ Nuovo IMAIE Prize – Male Under 26 – € 300.00
❖ Bärenreiter Prize – assignment of three professional voice/piano scores to three selected
participants
Art. 6.3 –Partner Prizes and Artistic Opportunities
Thanks to collaborations with institutions, theatres, festivals, academies and competitions in Italy
and Europe, selected participants may receive:
Scholarships
❖ Berlin Opera Academy – € 3,000 tuition credit
❖ Saluzzo Opera Academy – € 3,000 tuition credit
Competition Opportunities
Access, special invitations or direct admission to renowned competitions and festivals, including:
❖ Avigliano Opera Festival — free registration.
❖ Boris Martinovich — direct admission to the final.
❖ Cilea Opera Festival — free admission to the semifinal.
❖ “Lazar Jovanović” Competition — free registration.
❖ Aliverta Competition — free registration.
❖ Corsica Lirica Competition — free registration.
❖ T.O.S.C.A. Competition — direct admission to the final.
❖ Zanucoli Competition — free admission to the semifinal.
❖ Lions Club Milano Casa della Lirica — direct admission to the final.
❖ Niccolò Van Westerhout — direct admission to the final.
❖ Opera’s Golden Voice (Batumi) — for the 1st–3rd prize winners: free registration + direct
admission to the 2nd round.
❖ Opera Amici della Musica — direct admission to the semifinal of the “Città di Alcamo”
Competition.
Masterclasses
Masterclass participation, discounts or special invitations offered by:
❖ Agorà Lyric World — free participation in one seasonal masterclass (for 2 selected
candidates).
❖ Associazione Musicale “Arturo Toscanini” — 50% discount on one masterclass.
❖ Palazzo Pesce — 50% discount on any masterclass.
Artistic Engagements
Concert engagements, gala invitations, and opportunities for roles or appearances offered by:
❖ Amusando — tenor/countertenor part in Carmina Burana.
❖ Norma Fantini Opera Contest — paid participation in an opera gala.
❖ Polimnia Cultura — one concert within one of the Seasons organised by Polimnia Cultura,
plus the studio recording of one piece to be included in a compilation dedicated to the
composer F. Lattuada.
❖ Premio Voci In-Canto — roles in Tosca: Sciarrone (baritone/bass), Spoletta (tenor), and the
Shepherd (soprano).
❖ Treviso Harmonia — participation in a gala performance
Event date:
December 1, 2025 to February 21, 2026
Location:
Semifinal – In Person: 20 February 2026 – Teatro Polivalente San Carlo Borromeo, Padua
Final – Public Concert: 21 February 2026 – Sala dei Giganti, Padua
Deadline:
01/February/2026
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
Under26 - € 30; Under40 - € 50
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