With the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia, the IV International Vocalist Competition “Opera Crown” will be held in Tbilisi from November 4 to 8.

According to the Ministry, the event is organised and hosted by the Tbilisi Zakaria Paliashvili State Professional Opera and Ballet Theatre.

“This year, we received over 300 applications, from which 41 young talents have been selected,” said Minister of Culture Tinatin Rukhadze during a press conference dedicated to the competition.

“I am confident that the international jury will do everything possible to open pathways for these young artists onto the world’s stages, fostering healthy competition and artistic growth,” Rukhadze added.

The Ministry reported that singers from 22 countries will take part in this year’s competition. A distinguished international jury, composed of leaders from some of the world’s foremost opera houses and agencies, will evaluate the performers. The jury is chaired by Badri Maisuradze, Artistic Director of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre.