Marina Zirdzina International vocal Competition 2025

Operetta Theatre (Latvia) and Marina Zirdzina's Family announces FIRST MARINA ZIRDZINA INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION in the following categories: operetta, musical theatre, opera, solo and duet.

Marina Zirdzina International Vocal Competition is created to highlight the cultural heritage of Latvian musical theatre, to highlight the diversity of operetta and musical theatre genres and to inspire young singers to develop their talent, artistic and vocal skills. It will celebrate the brilliant personality of the operetta diva Marina Zirdzina, bringing to life her characteristic artistic and professional qualities. Young vocalists of age 18 - 35 from all over the world are invited to participate.

Competition will be held in two rounds and will be judged by an international jury: Deividas Staponkus (Lithuania), Heli Veskus (Estonia), Sonora Vaice (Latvia), Gregory Buchalter (USA).

To take part in the competition, the participant must send a video recording and to complete and submit an application by May 31, 2025. Round 1 will be held entirely on-line. In the Round 2 on August 12, 2025 competitors will perform in person with Symphony Orchestra of the Operetta Theatre (Latvia) conducted by Gregory Buchalter (The Metropolitan Opera, USA) in the Great Hall of the Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music in Riga.

Valuable prizes for approximately € 8,000.00 in total.

More details https://www.vocalcompetition.lv and https://www.facebook.com/MarinaZirdzinaInternationalVocalCompetition or https://www.facebook.com/OperetesTeatris

Contact us to vocalcompetition@operetesteatris.lv +371 25123145

Organized by Operetta Theatre in collaboration with Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music and BAFF (Baltic -Americam Freedom Foundation)