OPERA MUNDUS Vox Futuri
Opera Mundus – Vox Futuri is an international opera singing competition dedicated to highlighting the talent of a new generation of artists, with two age categories for singers Under 26 and Under 40. The first edition, scheduled in Padua on 20 and 21 February 2026offers a unique opportunity for emerging interpreters to meet leading professionals in the field, within a context that promotes merit, training and artistic growth.
The initiative is promoted by Opera Mundus APS ETSand takes place under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Culture and the European Parliament.
The competition was also born thanks to the collaboration of partners who believe in the value of culture, education, and young talent. Each of them contributes concretely to the quality and success of the event.
Ferrari and Salimbeni Foundation
The Ferrari and Salimbeni Foundation supports with great sensitivity the first edition of the Competition Opera Mundus – Voice of the Future, offering awards dedicated to young singers and contributing significantly to the realization of the event.
Inspired by its founders' deep love for opera, the Foundation promotes training, musical education, and the artistic development of new generations, with particular attention to the Veneto region.
We express our sincere gratitude to the President Dr. Ferruccio Salimbeni, who continues with dedication the vision shared with the late Dr. Maurizio Ferrari: support emerging talents, encourage artistic growth, and keep the opera tradition alive through high-value cultural initiatives.
Their support represents a precious gesture of trust in our project and in the future of opera.
Savings Bank Foundation of Padua and Rovigo
The Savings Bank Foundation of Padua and Rovigo supports the first edition of the International Competition Vox Futuri with a fundamental contribution to its organization.
Always committed to promoting the local culture, society, and education, the Cariparo Foundation invests in projects that promote talent, access to culture, and opportunities for new generations.
Your support means a lot to us an important recognition and a sign of trust in the mission of Opera Mundus APS ETS: to offer young opera performers spaces, opportunities, and real tools to grow artistically.
We are deeply grateful to the Foundation for choosing to support this project since its first edition.
New IMAIE
The New IMAIE supports the first edition of the Competition Vox Futuri contributing to its organization and offering two scholarships dedicated to young interpreters, one for female voice Under 26 and one for male voice Under 26.
The Institute, always committed to protecting the rights of performing artists, promotes projects that enhance emerging talent and support the career paths of new generations in the entertainment world.
The inclusion of Nuovo IMAIE among the competition's partners represents an important recognition for Opera Mundus APS ETS and a sign of confidence in our mission: to create real growth opportunities for young singers and support their artistic future.
We are deeply grateful to the New IMAIE for choosing to accompany and strengthen this first edition.
Bettin Pianos
Bettin Pianos, a historic reality of the Padua area and a point of reference for the quality of craftsmanship and care of the instruments, supports the first edition of the Competition Vox Futuri come Official Technical Partner.
With great availability and sensitivity, Bettin Pianoforti made available the piano and the digital piano necessary for the semi-final, also offering a professional service tuning for the final, under particularly favorable conditions for our association.
For Opera Mundus APS ETS, sharing this collaboration with a Paduan excellence is a source of pride: it means enhancing and uniting two local entities that deeply believe in music, quality, and the development of young talent.
We are sincerely grateful to Bettin Pianoforti for their concrete, competent, and generous contribution to the realization of the competition.
Art Hotel Al Fagiano
Located in the heart of Padua, a few steps from the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Art Hotel Al Fagiano supports the first edition of the Competition Vox Futuri come Hospitality Partner.
The structure, which has always been a point of reference for hospitality, art and unique atmosphere, will host some members of our Jury, of the Board of Directors of Opera Mundus APS ETS, in addition to making available agreed rates for the competition candidates.
Collaborating with a top-notch hotel in Padua's historic center is a special asset for our association: it means joining forces with local businesses that believe in art, hospitality, and supporting young opera singers.
We are deeply grateful to Art Hotel Al Fagiano for their generosity, availability, and attention to detail in this first edition of the competition.
Bärenreiter Publishing House
The Bärenreiter Publishing House, one of the most authoritative international realities in the field of music publishing, supports the first edition of the Competition Vox Futuri come Technical-Cultural Partner.
Recognized for the excellence of its critical editions and the care it dedicates to its operatic, symphonic, and chamber music repertoire, Bärenreiter represents an essential point of reference for singers, musicians, and artistic institutions around the world.
For this edition, the Publishing House offers three special prizes: precious piano and voice scores of his professional series, accompanied by official gadgets as a souvenir of the competition.
Having Bärenreiter among our partners is a source of great pride and adds significant cultural value to the initiative.
We are sincerely grateful for the support, attention, and trust placed in our project.
Canella Winery
The historic Venetian company Cinnamon, famous for its iconic fruit cocktails such as Bellini, Rossini and Puccini, supports the first edition of the Competition Vox Futuri come Technical-Cultural Partner.
With great generosity, Canella offers tributes for our singers and for the jury, also contributing to the most symbolic convivial moment of the event: the official toast which celebrates the finalists and the closing of the competition, accompanied by their famous cocktails.
The collaboration with Canella brings a touch of elegance and authentic Venetian tradition to the competition, transforming a simple toast into a gesture of celebration, culture, and sharing.
We are deeply grateful to Canella for the support, sensitivity, and care with which he chose to accompany this first edition.
Vox Futuri It was born from the desire to keep opera alive, Renewing its spirit through the voices of new generations. The competition highlights the transformative power of singing and builds a concrete bridge between talent, education, and a future career.
Competition Awards OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
1st PRIZE € 1500,00
2nd PRIZE € 1000,00
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3rd PRIZE € 500,00
AUDIENCE AWARD chosen by the public
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Special Awards INSTITUTIONAL AND SPONSORS
2 SCHOLARSHIPS € 500,00
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FEMALE VOICE SCHOLARSHIP #UNDER26 € 300,00
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MALE VOICE SCHOLARSHIP #UNDER26 € 300,00
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3 PREMI BEAR RIDERS piano-singing editions
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#INTERVIEWWORLDPRIZE exclusive interview
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Gran Concerto Finale STREAMING
Premio del pubblico OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
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Premi Partnership PARTNERS OF OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
Offered by partners and supporters of the project, and 25 prizes they will be awarded directly by the promoting bodies or, upon their delegation, by Opera Mundus during the Final Concert, an event that celebrates the strength, beauty and emotion of the human voiceEach award is designed to offer visibility, growth and inspiration, opening the doors to new collaborations and an artistic future full of possibilities.
Scholarships
- Berlin Opera Academy (BOA) — €3.000 in tuition credit.
- Saluzzo Opera Academy (SOA) — €3.000 in tuition credit.
Competitions
- “Lazar Jovanović” Competition — free registration.
- Corsica Lyric — free registration.
- Aliverta Competition — free registration.
- Avigliano Opera Festival — free registration.
- International Singing Competition in Spoleto — free registration.
- Boris Martinovich — direct access to the finale.
- Niccolò Van Westerhout — direct access to the finale.
- Zanuccoli Competition — free access to the semifinal.
- Cilea Opera Festival — free access to the semifinal.
- Opera’s Golden Voice (Batumi) — for 1st–3rd winners: free registration + direct access to the 2º round.
- Amusando – TOSCA Competition — direct access to the finale
- Lions Club Milan House of Opera — direct access to the semifinal
- Friends of Music Association
— direct access to the semifinal of the “City of Alcamo” Competition
Masterclass
- Arturo Toscanini Musical Association — −50% It's a masterclass.
- Fish Palace — −50% on any masterclass.
- Agora Lyric World — participation free to a seasonal masterclass (for 2 candidates).
- Memory of the Voice of Cirino-Silver –2 scholarships for Silvia Silveri's free masterclass.
Artistic opportunities
- Voci In-Canto Award — roles in Tosca: Sciarrone (baritone/bass), Shuttle (tenor), the Shepherd (soprano).
- Treviso Harmonia — participation in a Gala.
- Amusement park — tenor/countertenor part in Carmina Burana
- Polymnia Culture – and concerto in one of the Seasons organized by Polimnia Cultura and l’record recording of a piece within a compilation of opera pieces by the composer F. Lattuada.
- Memory of the Voice of Cirino-Silver – to a tenor, participation in the Gala Concert “400 Times Othello”
Calendar OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
Registration deadline
1/02/2026 | 23:59:59
Jury and artistic direction OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
Edoardo Bottacin
Artistic Director
Social Theatre of Rovigo
Julius Ciabatti
Opera director
Giovanni Di Stefano
Direttore d'orchestra e Presidente del Teatro Chiabrera di Savona
Elena Filini
Journalist
Music critic
Chiara Giordano
Artistic Director
Rendano Theater of Cosenza
Elizabeth Tandura
Soprano
Singing teacher
Federico Tondelli
Lyric agent
Prima Fila Artists
Alessandro Trebeschi
Artistic Secretary | Teatro Grande of Brescia
Casting Manager | Valle d'Itria Festival
Andrea Corazzin
Accompanying teacher
Alessandro Feltrin
Accompanying teacher
Askar Lashkin
Artistic Director and creator of the “Vox Futuri” competition
President of Opera Mundus APS ETS
The competition is organized by Opera Mundus APS ETS thanks to the support of its Board of Directors:
Chiara Casarin, Vice President
Ilaria Castellazzi, Vice President
Sara Fanin, Councilor
Greta Leone, Councilor
Grigorij Filippo Calcagno, Councilor
Antonio De Benedittis, Councilor
Registration OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
Registration fee Under26 – € 30,00 | Under40 – € 50,00
In case of doubts or technical problems, write to: voxfuturi@operamundus.com
Conventions for Competition participants OPERA MUNDUS - VOX FUTURI
For those registered for the Opera Mundus – Vox Futuri Opera Competition We would like to highlight the agreements with:
All the details, participation methods, deadlines, requirements and official information are reported in the competition announcement, available at the following link: See the official announcement. Sending the application for participation entails the full, conscious and unconditional acceptance of all the rules, conditions, clauses, organizational provisions and decisions of the commission contained in the official announcement of Opera Mundus – Voice of the Future, as well as any additional communications and updates published on the same official website Opera Mundus.
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