The Third International Competition for Young Opera Singers – Tenors “Kamen’s Voice” is organised by State Opera Ruse with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria. The competition is part of the National Cultural Calendar for 2026.

The international competition combines a serious artistic profile with professional international prestige and a contemporary organisational approach that positions the participants as “young ambassadors of music” from the stages of Ruse — the city often referred to as “Little Vienna.” The competition will take place from 20 to 27 August 2026 and will consist of two professional rounds before an international jury, presenting the “Voice” as a musical talent, followed by a third round focused on the artist’s personal message, in which the participants will be evaluated by the audience.

Proceedings and conditions for participation:
The right to participate in the competition have young opera singers – tenors, Bulgarian and foreign citizens of the age between 22 /completed/ and 40.
The team of the jury is determined by the organizers of the Competition. The chairman of the jury is Jose Cura.
The applications can be submitted electronically and only through the official portal of applying.

1. Application Form
2. Current portrait photo of the participant (portrait orientation, RGB, 600px minimal width, maximum file size 1,2 MB, JPEG);
3. Professional biography (format PDF, maximum 1 page)
4. Proof of payment for the participation fee