From 20 to 24 April, 2027

Since its creation in 1985 by tenor Bernard Plantey, the Clermont-Ferrand International Opera Competition has established itself as a key event in the operatic world. Its reputation extends well beyond France’s borders, and its prizewinners often go on to enjoy successful careers. The Competition takes place at the Clermont-Ferrand Opéra-Théâtre, renowned for its exceptional acoustics for the voice. All rounds, from the first stage to the final, are held in public.

A distinctive feature of the Competition is that, in addition to special prizes, it offers prizes in the form of professional engagements for the works performed during the auditions.

Each edition receives several hundred of applications from singers of all nationalities, drawn to these professionally oriented auditions, which are held to a very high standard. The Competition thus welcomes artists from around the world to Clermont-Ferrand, where they are heard by leading professionals in the field of opera, whose expertise helps, in particular, to uncover young talent.

The 29th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Opera Competition, from 20 to 24 April 2027, will highlight André Messager’s musical comedy L’Amour masqué, produced by Les Frivolités Parisiennes; Étienne Méhul’s opéra-comique Ariodant, with the Orchestre Concordances; and a Piano–Voice Duo featuring lieder by Franz Schubert, which will benefit from at least one recital and a residency at the Château de Parentignat.

→ Some prizewinners from previous editions: Elsa Dreisig, Julia Muzychenko, Chrystelle di Marco, Solen Mainguené, Olga Syniakova, Francesca Pia Vitale, Ania Wosniak, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Maria Grazia Schiavo, Florian Laconi, Armando Noguera, Cyril Auvity, Anna Kasyan, Julien Dran, Cyrille Dubois, Jiwon Song, Brigitte Desnoues, Robert Expert…