| Dear friends of the Cesti Competition, Step up and stand out! The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music once again invites talented young singers from across the globe to one of the most celebrated competitions for Baroque singing: the 16th International Singing Competition for Baroque Opera ”Pietro Antonio Cesti”, from 26th to 31st August 2025! This competition is a platform for emerging talents! Participants will perform in front of an international jury of experts, with prizes including engagements and both jury-selected and audience-chosen cash prizes. ⏳ Don’t miss out—the application deadline is 31st May 2025. 📅 All singers born in 1992 and later are eligible. Find all the details in the folder below or on our website. To get the atmosphere of the final round, you can also watch livestreams of the past years on our YouTube-Channel! We are happy to send you more details upon request. Information Folder English Information Folder German Apply now! ”For me, the Cesti competition means new beginnings, great opportunities and changes. Thanks to this competition, my career began and I had some decisive encounters for my future.” (Margherita Maria Sala, winner of 2020) We can’t wait to receive your applications and look forward to welcoming you to Innsbruck! |
