Professional engagements will be the subject of signed contracts between the selected artists and
– Ensemble Les Surprises for Dido and Æneas
– Clermont Auvergne Opéra and Fondation Royaumont for Piano/Voice Duo
– Opéra de Limoges for Der Messias
Each singer will certify, on their honor, that they are free of any other engagement during the hours of rehearsals and concerts provided by Clermont-Auvergne Opera. Failure to attend rehearsals and concerts, for any reason, will result in the cancellation of the contract.
The artists selected at the end of the Final are committed to the following conditions :
Dido and Æneas
Artist-in-residence
Campus Royaumont Foundation
From July 15th to August 3th, 2025
Tuition fees and hospitality expenses (accommodation and meals) are offered by l’Ensemble Les Surprises and Clermont Auvergne Opéra. Travel to Viarmes (the nearby station) is at the expense of the trainee.
Rehearsals
Clermont-Ferrand
From January 2 to 15, 2026
Performances
Clermont-Fd Opera-Theatre : January 17 and 18, 2026
Limoges Opera : January 22 and 23, 2026
Tour : January – February, 2026 (date to define)
Possible Tour : 2026-2027 Season
Executive production ensemble Les Surprises
Co-production Royaumont Foundation, Clermont Auvergne Opera and Limoges Opera
| Roles | Rehearsals Clermont-Ferrand from 02/01/2026 to 15/01/2026 | For 4 Performances Clermont-Ferrand Jan. 17 and 18, 2026 Limoges Jan. 22 and 23, 2026 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didon | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| Belinda & 2nd Witch | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| Second Woman & 1st Witch | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| Æneas | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| Enchantress | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| First Sailor & roles in Prologue and interludes | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
| Spirit & roles in Prologue and interludes | 2 160 € | 1 800 € | 3 960 € |
Gross Amount including the agency commission
Expenses: Reimbursement of travel expenses (SNCF 2nd class – Home/ rehearsal and performance venues return ticket) and living expenses (hotel and meals on CNEAC basis) for the entire duration of the stay for rehearsals and performances
Der Messias
Please note that the winners are expected at Limoges Opera on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 2 p.m. for the beginning of rehearsals and must know the score by this date.
Rehearsals
Limoges: From October 31 to November 9, 2025
Performance(s)
Limoges Opera: November 9, 2025
Performances outside Limoges: 17-18 and 24-25/11/2025
(to be confirmed before the competition)
New production Limoges Opera in partnership with Clermont Auvergne Opera
| Voice range | Rehearsals and performance Limoges From 31/10/2025 to 09/11/2023 | Performances outside Limoges (to be confirmed before the competition) 17-18 and 24-25/11/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Soprano | 1 500 € | 1 000 € for one performance |
| Alto | 1 500 € | 1 000 € for one performance |
| Tenor | 1 500 € | 1 000 € for one performance |
| Bass | 1 500 € | 1 000 € for one performance |
Gross Amount not including the agency commission
Expenses:
- Rehearsals and performance at Limoges Opera: Accommodation provided by Limoges Opera (**** hotel), payment of train journey on a 2nd class SNCF basis (return ticket home/Limoges) and meals (CNEAC basis)
- Performances outside Limoges: Hotel, payment of train journey on a 2nd class SNCF basis (return ticket home/Limoges) and meals (CNEAC basis)
Piano Voice Duo
For each of the 2 artists selected:
- A 2- or 3-day residency in Royaumont Autumn 2025 (date to define) followed by a residence outing (gross remuneration of € 300 per artist)
- Tour (Paris Region) Autumn 2025 – date to define
- A 3-day stay at Château de Parentignat (spring 2026 – date to define) including a residence outing (not paid)
- One recital in the 2025/2026 season (spring 2026) of Clermont Auvergne Opera, gross expenses, agent’s commission included, of € 2,000 per artist
Expenses: travel by train on SNCF 2nd class (return trip ticket home/place of residence, tour, rehearsals and recitals), accommodation and meals (CNEAC basis).
Special awards
« Bernard Plantey » AUDIENCE AWARD
To pay tribute to the founder of the Centre lyrique d’Auvergne, now known as Clermont Auvergne Opera, this prize, worth € 1000, will be awarded to a finalist nominated by public vote on April 12th, 2025 and will be presented by the President of Clermont Auvergne Opera..
« City of Clermont-Ferrand » YOUNG AUDIENCE AWARD
This prize, worth € 1000, will be awarded to a finalist chosen by the vote of a jury of young people participating in the mediation activities of Clermont Auvergne Opéra in 2024/2025, and will be given by the City Councilor for Cultural Policy of the City of Clermont Ferrand.
« Hôtel Mercure Clermont-Ferrand Centre Jaude » AWARD
This prize, worth € 1000, will be awarded to a finalist and will be given by the Director of Hôtel Mercure Clermont-Ferrand Centre Jaude, partner of Clermont Auvergne Opéra.
