Festival program 2023
- Friday 08/09
- 11:00
Masterclass by Vesselina Kasarova
Pärnu House of ArtsThe 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 ArtsDay 2
- Sunday 10/09
- 11:00
Masterclass by Vesselina Kasarova
Pärnu House of ArtsDay 3
- 16:00
Jules Massenet' Opera CENDRILLON
Endla TheatreMassenet’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.
- 19:00
Opening Ceremony of the Competition
Endla Theatre, Gallery hallThe opening ceremony of the 13th Klaudia Taev Competition. Introducing the Jury, participants, pianists. Drawing lots for the performing order.
- Monday 11/09
- 12:00
The SECOND round of the Competition
Endla TheatreIn the 2nd round at least 36 chosen singers will participate.
- Tuesday 12/09
- 12:00
The THIRD round of the Competition
Endla TheatreIn the 3rd round, a maximum of 26 singers will take part.
- 19:00
Jules Massenet' Opera CENDRILLON
Endla TheatreMassenet’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 TheatreIn 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 ArtsThe lecture for young opera singers will be moderated by Dutch stage director and lecturer Hans Nieuwenhuis.
- 18:00
Meet & Greet with Vesselina Kasarova
Villa AmmendeFriends 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 HallIn the last round, a maximum of six contestants will be chosen to perform with the orchestra.