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Paris Opera Competition
Prochaine édition
- Édition
- 2027
- Dates
- Semi-final 16-17 April 2027; final 5 November 2027
- Lieu
- Paris
- Date limite d'inscription
- 31 janvier 2027, 23 h 59 GMT (ouverture le 4 janvier 2027)
- Droits d'inscription
- 50 €
Source : parisoperacompetition.com
Vue d'ensemble
International opera singing competition for emerging singers held in Paris, with an emphasis on French repertoire. The 10th edition takes place in 2027; finalists sing a staged concert with orchestra.
- Organisateur
- Association Paris Opera Competition (en partenariat avec le Groupe Dassault)
- Instruments
- Chant
- Catégorie
- Opéra et chant (toutes spécialités)
- Limites d'âge
- 18 à 32 ans (32 ans au plus à la fin de l'année de la finale)
Règlement & répertoire
Inscription & droits
- Apply online from 4 January to 31 January 2027, 23:59 GMT, equivalent to 1 February at 00:59 CET. Pay €50 by Stripe or credit card, non-refundable. Eligibility is age 18–32 under the rules’ end-of-final-year test. Prior finalists may re-enter only by exception. Applicants who are minors under applicable national rules may need parental authorization.
- Upload a valid passport copy, rights-cleared HD colour artist photo, current English or French CV with training, professional experience and repertoire, and a current biography of at most ten lines. Add recording links and four proposed semifinal arias, all distinct from the recorded arias. The official checklist does not list recommendation letters. A complete file triggers a validation email.
Tours & durées
Online preselection · two required videos and an optional third
- Record two opera arias in the original languages, contrasting in both style and language. An optional third recording must be from French operatic repertoire. A foreign composer’s opera can qualify under the published French-repertoire definition if the original libretto is in French and/or the premiere was French.
- Use clearly audible video of at least 720p showing the singer full-length. Upload to a platform such as YouTube and paste working links into the form. The French rules mention 2026 in the recording-date clause with wording that may affect newer recordings. Confirm with the organizer if planning to use January 2027 footage. About 40 semifinalists are announced in early March.
Paris semifinal · 16–17 April · prepare four arias
- Prepare four self-selected opera arias separate from the preselection recordings. Sing two from the list, with a third possible to break a tie. Sing from memory in the original language and key. Results are due 20 April, with 9 or 10 finalists across voice types and alternates designated by voice type.
Paris final · 5 November · staged concert with orchestra
- The artistic team agrees the programme and any cuts with each finalist. It includes opera arias and ensembles across Classical, Romantic, 20th-century and contemporary styles. Sing from memory in the original language and key. Arrive 30 October and attend all rehearsals from 31 October to 5 November. A rehearsal pianist is provided.
Répertoire
- The organizer arranges travel and accommodation for the semifinal and final, requires a travel form and offers finalists a daily allowance. The rules include appearance and recording consent, attendance at official dinners and promotion obligations. The French text governs.
Jury & prix
Jury
- Julien Benhamou (president, 2025)
- Jochen Breiholtz (2025)
- Khori Dastoor (2025)
- Sophie Joyce (2025)
- Peter Katona (2025)
- Isla Mundell-Perkins (2025)
- Mathieu Pordoy (2025)
- Christian Thompson (2025)
- Evamaria Wieser (2025)
Prix
- 1er, 2e et 3e prix du jury et un prix du public, de 1 500 € à 10 000 €
- Finalists without a prize: EUR 1,000
Éditions précédentes
- 2025 — Paris source
1st Jury Prize: Steffan Lloyd Owen (baritone, Wales); 2nd Jury Prize: Elene Gvritishvili (soprano, Russia); 3rd Jury Prize and Audience Prize: Theo Imart (countertenor, France)
Résumé à partir des sources officielles, vérifié le 14 nov. 2026. Source principale