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Antonín Dvořák International Singing Competition
Overview
One of the oldest international singing competitions in Central Europe, held annually in Karlovy Vary (60th edition in November 2026). It has Junior, Opera, Song and Opera Hopes categories; laureates sing with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra.
- Organiser
- International Antonín Dvořák Vocal Centre Karlovy Vary
- Instruments
- Voice
- Category
- Opera & general voice
- Age limits
- Junior: up to 24; Opera: up to 35; Song and Opera Hopes categories: no limit stated
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Application form (PDF/Excel) from the competition website
Rounds & time limits
- Rounds 1-2 with piano (Junior and Opera)
- Round 3: one aria of choice
- Laureates' concert with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra
Repertoire
Junior and Opera: arias from baroque to 20th century including Dvořák; final round one aria of choice. Song: emphasis on contemporary works plus Dvořák and Romantic songs.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- International jury of usually 11 members; chaired in recent years by Peter Dvorský
Prizes
- Main prizes per category plus interpretation prizes and guest role offers from Czech opera houses, Czech Radio and the Prague Spring festival
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source