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Final of the Moniuszkowski Competition: Garcia wows at Teatr Wielki!
Experience the 12th edition of the international Moniuszko competition from 2-7. June 2025 at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw.
Final of the Moniuszkowski Competition: Garcia wows at Teatr Wielki!
The Stanisław Moniuszko International Singing Competition, also known as Konkurs Moniuszkowski, will take place this year from June 2nd to 7th, 2025 in the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw. This 12th edition of the prestigious competition attracts critics, agents and opera directors from all over the world. The jury includes numerous prominent members, including John Allison, Peter Mario Katona and Evamaria Wieser. The aim of the competition is to provide a platform for young opera singers who are no older than 33 on the day of the competition. The competition is divided into three stages, during which participants will perform works by Polish and international composers.
After participants go through several rounds, the event concludes with a special finale: a piano recital by Spanish pianist Martin Garcia Garcia. Known for his interpretations of Romantic works, he will present pieces by Chopin, Schumann and Albéniz during the recital. The concert program includes works by Polish lyricists such as Moniuszko and Szymanowski as well as by European composers such as Schubert and Mompou.
Tradition and development of the competition
The competition was launched in 1992 and has enjoyed an excellent reputation ever since. Since 1998 it has been held at the Teatr Wielki – the National Opera in Warsaw – which underlines its importance as a central institution for young singing talent. Maria Fołtyn took over the artistic direction at the time. Participation in this competition is crucial for emerging artists, as many prominent opera stars have started their careers here, including Aleksandra Kurzak and Jakub Józef Orliński.
Achievements and awards
The winners of previous editions of the competition demonstrate the high quality of the participating artists. In the last edition, held from June 6 to 11, 2022, the Grand Prix was awarded to Juliana Grigoryan from Armenia. The first prizes in the women's category went to Nombuleno Yende from South Africa and in the men's category to Szymon Mechliński from Poland and Volodymyr Tyshkov from Ukraine. The results reflect the international reach and competition among young talent.
| Competition year | Grand Prix | 1st prize (women) | 1st prize (men) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Juliana Grigoryan (Armenia) | Nombuleno Yende (South Africa) | Szymon Mechliński (Poland) |
| 2019 | – | Maria Motolygina (Russia) | – |
With each edition, the competition's popularity grows and attracts more participants and audiences, making it an important event in international musical life. The finalists and their performances will be announced on the last day of the competition and at the same time offer the opportunity to discover future singing talents in the opera landscape.