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Montserrat Caballe International Singing Competition

Madrid, Spain

Next edition

No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.

Overview

Opera-only singing competition named after Montserrat Caballe, open to singers of any nationality aged 18 to 35. The final is held at the Teatro Real in Madrid, and winners are offered engagements at major Spanish houses.

Organiser
Fundacio Privada Montserrat Caballe
Instruments
Voice (opera)
Category
Opera & general voice
Age limits
18-35

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

No application fee.

Rounds & time limits

  • Eliminatory rounds
  • Semifinal
  • Final (with orchestra at Teatro Real)

Repertoire

Six arias: three of the candidate's choice and three from the official compulsory list, sung by heart in original language and key.

Jury & prizes

Jury

Not published on the official pages we could check.

Prizes

  • 1st EUR 15,000
  • 2nd EUR 6,000
  • 3rd EUR 3,000
  • Special prize EUR 2,000
  • Engagements at Teatro Real, Gran Teatre del Liceu and Festival Castell de Peralada
  • Audience prize

Past editions

  • 2022 — Arganda del Rey and Teatro Real, Madrid (2-7 November 2022) source

Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source