Who Can Apply?

The Verum Solitus Vocal Competition is open to young opera singers of all voice types, aged between 20 and 35, who are ready to perform on the most prestigious operatic stages in Romania, and special prizes offered by international personalities of the operatic universe.

Where to Apply?

Applications can only be submitted via the official registration form:
https://verumsolitus.com/sign-up/
Application Deadline: July 15th, 2026

How to Apply?

To apply, please complete the official registration form at:
https://verumsolitus.com/sign-up/

You will need the following documents and materials to complete your application:

• A professional biography and updated CV (in Word or PDF format)
• A list of five opera arias of contrasting styles, from the universal repertoire (at least one aria by W.A. Mozart is mandatory)
• Two high-quality video recordings of contrasting opera arias (including one by W.A. Mozart), submitted as YouTube or similar platform links

Video Submission Requirements:

• Only video links (YouTube, etc.) will be accepted
• Recordings must be of high quality and no older than one year
• Arias must be contrasting in style and performed in their original language
• Only live accompaniment (piano or orchestra) is allowed — no pre-recorded or karaoke tracks

Important Notes:

• We strongly encourage early submission to avoid last-minute system overload on the deadline day.
• A non-refundable registration fee of 500 RON (100 euro) is required and must be paid online during the application process. After being accepted to the semi-finals, you are required to pay another 250 RON (50 euro) to confirm the participation.
• If you choose to withdraw from the competition, you must notify us by email (contact@verumsolitus.com) no later than 15 August 2026.

Selection Process

The jury will carefully review all submitted recordings and select the most promising candidates to participate in this year’s live rounds.
Selected participants will be notified via email within one week after the application deadline.

Please note that Verum Solitus Vocal Competition does not cover travel or accommodation costs for participants.

Jury & Performance Format

The jury, composed of general managers and directors of opera institutions from Romania, along with distinguished international figures from the opera world, will evaluate selected singers over two days: September 8–9, 2026.

Following these auditions, ten finalists (five male voices and five female voices) will be chosen to advance to the Final Round.
While Stage II is structured as a closed audition, the Final (September 11) will be held as a public gala concert, accompanied by the Romanian National Opera Orchestra in Cluj-Napoca, conducted by Maestro David Crescenzi, Artistic Director of the host institution.

For any additional questions, feel free to contact us at:
📧 contact@verumsolitus.com

Dr. Florin Estefan
General Manager
Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca