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Auditions Oct. 18, 2025 Let's Sing
 
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Oct. 18, 2025
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Let's Sing

Announcing the 15 Finalists of the Luděk Golat Singing Competition 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the 15 outstanding young vocalists who have been selected as finalists for the Luděk Golat Singing Competition 2025!

Announcing the 15 Finalists of the Luděk Golat Singing Competition 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the 15 outstanding young vocalists who have been selected as finalists for the Luděk Golat Singing Competition 2025!

Chosen from a highly competitive field of applicants from around the world, these talented singers impressed our expert panel with their vocal artistry, musicality, and expressive depth. Each one stood out in a remarkable pool of candidates, and we’re excited to welcome them to the next stage of the competition.

To everyone who applied: thank you. Your dedication to your craft, your courage in sharing your voice, and your love for the art of opera have inspired us all. We are truly honoured by the overwhelming response and the exceptional quality of applications we received.

The Finalists

These 15 finalists will have the unique opportunity to perform arias at the Gala Concert in Ostrava, where they will sing live before our distinguished jury and an enthusiastic audience. This performance marks a key moment in their artistic journey and the culmination of this year’s competition. Names are listed in alphabetical order.

Bakhishova Leyla

Cenname Maria

Domarecki Daniel

Dzubáková Žofia

Gocalek Paulina

Hippius Zoe

Jeřábková Zuzana

Krastanov Viktor

Kukal Jan

Kulczyński Mateusz

Luboiński Jakub

Markova Dominika Isabell

Petković Stefan

Šmausová Natálie

Vais Jan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet The Jury

These finalists were chosen from a highly competitive international field by our distinguished jury — Carmen Giannattasio (president of the jury), Ewa Iżykowska Lipińska, Ambra Sorrentino, Natalija Melnik, Paolo De Napoli, Oliver Dohnanyi, Corrado Valvo, and Eugen Gunko — for their vocal artistry, musicality, and stage potential.

The Gala Concert

The Luděk Golat Singing Competition is not only a celebration of vocal talent, but also a platform to encourage the next generation of operatic artists. We are honored to support these finalists as they prepare to perform in Ostrava, and we invite all lovers of opera and classical music to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

More information about the Gala Concert will be released soon. Stay tuned as we continue to share more about our finalists, their journeys, and what’s in store in Ostrava!