CASCAIS OPERA - INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION Cascais, Portugal
New WFIMC Member
The Cascais Opera – International Vocal Competition celebrates exceptional operatic talent from around the world in the beautiful coastal city of Cascais, Portugal. Having held its inaugural edition in 2024, Cascais Opera has swiftly established itself as a distinctive presence in the international competition landscape. The event brings together dedicated and talented emerging singers who perform before a distinguished panel of judges and benefit from free voice and acting masterclasses open to all contestants, as well as concert opportunities such as the Semifinalists’ Concert, which allows all semifinalists who do not advance to the Final to share their artistry in performance. The Final takes place at the renowned Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and is broadcast on national television. With prizes, performance contracts, and collaborations with leading festivals and opera houses, Cascais Opera is dedicated to nurturing excellence and supporting artists as they develop their careers on both national and international stages.
Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates
2026/ Voice (Opera)
Jan 15, 2026
May 29 - Jun 7, 2026
Second next edition 2027/ Voice (Opera) Third next edition 2028/ Voice (Opera)
Total Prize Money
EUR 57.000
Other Awards Travel support
Concerts/Tours, Recordings, Workshops/career support
in part/ limited
Streaming
own website/other
Application System MUVAC Application fee EUR 70
Jury
Sergei Leiferkus, Antonio Pirolli, Catarina Sereno, Christina Scheppelmann, Eline de Kat, Erik Malmquist, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Fredrik Andersson, Ivan van Kalmthout, Juliane Banse, Karen Stone
Artists
Cascais Symphony Orchestra / Antonio Pirolli, conductor
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