The fifth edition of the International Competition for Young Opera Singers, “Gena Dimitrova”, will take place in Pleven from 16 to May 19 this year. The organizer and primary driver of the contest is the Pleven Philharmonic, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Pleven Municipality.
The Ministry of Culture announced that the deadline for submitting documents expires on May 10. Young opera singers from Bulgaria and abroad aged 16 to 35 can participate in the competition. The auditions will take place by types of votes and in the order of the draw drawn on May 15, at 3 pm at the Regional History Museum – Pleven.
The contest is traditionally in two rounds. In the first, the singers perform an aria of their choice and a song by a Bulgarian composer. In the second round – Mozart’s aria and another – again of their choice, but different from the one in the first.
The final concert of the laureates will be held with the Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra on May 19 (Friday) at 7 pm at Consent-1869 Community Center, city. Pleven. The Municipality of Pleven provides the prize fund. The Rotary Club of Pleven Centrum provides the grand prize.
The winner of the Grand Prize is provided with participation in a concert at the Sofia Philharmonic. The competition is carried out with the support of Pleven Municipality and the Ministry of Culture.
The participation forms are published on the website of the Pleven Philharmonic in both English and Bulgarian language. The participants can fill out their forms by visiting the webpage. The Participation forms are to be sent by May 10, 2023. , on email at plevenphil@abv.bg