Festival program 2023

  • Friday 08/09
    • 11:00

      Masterclass by Vesselina Kasarova

      Pärnu House of Arts

      The three-day masterclass for young opera singers will be conducted by mezzosoprano Vesselina Kasarova, chairwoman of the XIII Klaudia Taev Competition.

  • Saturday 09/09
    • 11:00

      Masterclass by Vesselina Kasarova

      Pärnu House of Arts

      Day 2

  • Sunday 10/09
    • 11:00

      Masterclass by Vesselina Kasarova

      Pärnu House of Arts

      Day 3

    • 16:00

      Jules Massenet' Opera CENDRILLON

      Endla Theatre

      Massenet’s opera “Cinderella”, or a fairy tale in music, as he calls it himself, is the eleventh opera production of PromFest. Polish mezzo-soprano Zuzanna Nalewajek, winner of the 2021 Klaudia Taev competition, stars in the title role. Directed by Jüri Nael.

  • Monday 11/09
    • 12:00

      The SECOND round of the Competition

      Endla Theatre

      In the 2nd round at least 36 chosen singers will participate.

  • Tuesday 12/09
    • 12:00

      The THIRD round of the Competition

      Endla Theatre

      In the 3rd round, a maximum of 26 singers will take part.

    • 19:00

      Jules Massenet' Opera CENDRILLON

      Endla Theatre

      Massenet’s opera “Cinderella”, or a fairy tale in music, as he calls it himself, is the eleventh opera production of PromFest. Polish mezzo-soprano Zuzanna Nalewajek, winner of the 2021 Klaudia Taev competition, stars in the title role. Directed by Jüri Nael.

  • Wednesday 13/09
    • 12:00

      SEMI-FINAL of the Competition

      Endla Theatre

      In the 4th round, a maximum of 16 contestants will take part.

  • Thursday 14/09
    • 15:00

      Open lecture on "HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL OPERA SINGER"

      Pärnu House of Arts

      The lecture for young opera singers will be moderated by Dutch stage director and lecturer Hans Nieuwenhuis.

    • 18:00

      Meet & Greet with Vesselina Kasarova

      Villa Ammende

      Friends of the PromFest have an unique chance to get to know the honorary guest, the chairwoman of the XIII Klaudia Taev Competition.

  • Friday 15/09
    • 19:00

      PromFest’s Final concert. The FINAL round of the Klaudia Taev Competition

      Pärnu Concert Hall

      In the last round, a maximum of six contestants will be chosen to perform with the orchestra.