Opportunities

How to Apply?
1. Create an account on our official application portal through the following link:

https://operalia.embark.com/apply/2025

2. Once you have created an account on this portal you will be asked to fill out an application form and then upload the following documents and recordings:
- A scanned copy of current passport
- A professional biography and resume in English (Word or PDF format, 1 page maximum)
- A headshot photograph (1MB Minimum, Minimum size 4×6, Resolution 300 dpi, Format JPEG)
- Video recordings of 2 opera arias of your choice

Requirements for video recordings include:
- Only video recordings will be accepted
- Only high quality and recent video recordings (within the last year) will be accepted
- Opera arias must be from 2 different operas
- Arias are required to be performed in their original language
- Only live piano or orchestra accompaniment will be accepted (pre-recorded orchestra “karaoke” accompaniment will not be accepted)
- Only 2 opera arias will be accepted

A pre-selection jury will listen to every recording submitted and will choose the top candidates (between 30 and 40) to participate in this year’s competition. The selected participants will be announced on the Operalia official website and social media (within a couple of months after the application deadline).

The selected participants will have to prepare their competition repertoire of 4 opera arias. If they wish to participate in the zarzuela category, they may also include 2 zarzuela arias. The arias submitted on Embark may be included in the competition repertoire. The participants may also choose a completely different repertoire for the competition itself.

Operalia will cover the cost of the travel arrangements, as well as the accommodation in the host city for all the participants.

The international jury, established international Opera Casting Directors and General Managers, presided by Plácido Domingo, will listen to each of the chosen participants during two days of quarterfinals. Twenty participants will be then selected to continue on to the semifinals, and ten singers will be chosen for the finals. The quarterfinals and semifinals are carried out in audition form, but the final round is presented in the form of a gala concert accompanied by full orchestra.