The competition “The Voice of Kamen” is an opportunity for young tenors from all over the world to transcend the message of devotion and honesty towards Art, that was so important to one exceptional tenor. A tenor, who is part of the most valuable history of the Opera world.
The right to participate in the competition have young opera singers – tenors, Bulgarian and foreign citizens of the age between 22 /completed/ and 40.
CHAIR OF THE JURY José Cura – Tenor, Composer, Conductor
Tanya Ivanova – Soprano, founder of “Kamen Chanev” foundation
Krassimira Stoyanova – Soprano, Kammersängerin of the Vienna State Opera
FIRST AWARD – EUR 3000
SECOND AWARD – EUR 2000
THIRD AWARD – EUR 1000
5 SPECIAL AWARDS
Deadline for application
Award Ceremony
Stage
Opera is an art that is difficult to describe. You have to be on the stage, to feel the energy of the audience, and yourself – there, inside! You connect with God through your voice. Because the only divine instrument is the voice. It is no coincidence that our Eastern Orthodox religion does not use musical instruments in the church. Because the only instrument, God’s instrument, is the voice. The human voice.
Kamen Chanev
• Discovering talented young singers and presenting them to the wide public
• Contributing to the creation of a society with a critical view of music and honesty to art
• Supporting the implementation of various creative projects in the field of music and performing arts, with priority projects related to the comprehensive development of young artists who are guided to develop their talent, and to work together in creative groups
• Stimulating and supporting the working on the opera repertoire
• Stimulating and supporting educational initiatives related to raising and improving the opera and music culture of children, youth, socially disadvantaged citizens and people
• Providing an opportunity for international contacts in the field of opera art
• Providing support for innovative presentation of opera and symphony art.
The Kamen Chanev Foundation was established in 2021 by the tenor’s companion in life and art – the opera prima Tanya Ivanova.