CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPERA EVENING – Finalists’ Concert of the International Masterclass & Competition for Opera Singers – 25.9.2026

An evening of opera filled with lyrical passion, outstanding artistry and the thrilling anticipation of competition awaits audiences at this concert, featuring the finalists of the International Masterclass & Competition for Opera Singers, under the baton of maestro Yiorgos Kountouris.

The concert marks the culmination of the International Masterclass & Competition for Opera Singers, organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra from 20 to 25 September 2026, in collaboration with the ARTE Music Academy.

The event brings together young opera artists, offering prestigious prizes and scholarships as well as opportunities for future collaboration with leading cultural organizations in Cyprus and abroad. At the same time, it creates valuable prospects for artistic development and professional exposure for the winners.

During the Masterclass, participants will work under the guidance of Myron Michailidis, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, as well as internationally renowned Cypriot baritone Kyros Patsalides.

Following a series of demanding evaluation rounds, eight finalists will be selected, who will shine on stage in concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, presenting to the audience the culmination of their creative journey during the Competition.

The finalists will perform celebrated arias from operas by Mozart, Gluck, Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Verdi, Gounod, Massenet, Bizet, Puccini and other major composers, competing for one of the Competition’s three top prizes. The winners will be announced at the end of the concert.

The International Masterclass and Competition for Opera Singers are organized by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the ARTE Music Academy.

Tickets Information

Ticket prices:
Zone Α: €18 / €14 (concession)
Zone Β: €13 / €10 (concession)

Concession Tickets:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, members of large families and families with three dependent children, upon presentation of the relevant supporting document.

Free Admission:
Unemployed persons, recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) and persons with disabilities. Seating for persons with disabilities is limited.
Reservation of a free seat must be made by email to [email protected] no later than two working days before the concert, and must be accompanied by the relevant supporting document.

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy