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Verum Solitus

INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION

Preselection result – August 20.

ABOUT US

VERUM SOLITUS Vocal Competition
The 3rd Edition

is a cultural initiative of vision, organized by the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca. The competition highlights excellence in vocal performance and will take place in Cluj-Napoca between September 8–12, 2025.

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AWARDS

Grand Prize for Female Voice

Contract in 8 theatres across Romania, extendable over two seasons

(5,000 lei per performance / suggested amount).


Grand Prize for Male Voice

Contract in 8 theatres across Romania, extendable over two seasons

(5,000 lei per performance / recommended amount).


AUDIENCE AWARD

  Contract with the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca
worth 5,000 lei

(nomination through online voting)


Jury

Stages

Stage I (Preliminary Round – Online)

Video-based selection of up to 40 candidates
Submission: Two YouTube links featuring contrasting arias from the standard operatic repertoire, one of which must be by W.A. Mozart.


Apply until August 15

Stage II (Semifinal – September 9–10, 2025)

Live auditions in Cluj-Napoca (at the Military Circle Hall)
Performance: Two arias of the candidate’s choice.
10 finalists will be selected (5 female and 5 male voices).




Stage III – Gala Concert / Final Round (September 12, 2025)

Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca
Performance: Two arias selected by the jury.
Conducted by David Crescenzi, Artistic Director of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca.