Blue Danube International Opera Conducting Competition

There are many conducting competitions that test a conductor's ability to conduct a chamber, mid-sized or large symphony orchestra.

However, opera conducting is another world. The opera conductor must be agile with text and language as well as the baton. Moreover, he/she should be comfortable and authoritative in working with cast, choir, and the other artists connected with the stage. Our opera conducting competitons test a conductor's skills in all these areas. The entire competition utilizes the full forces of a professiona  ...