By Elena Bormotova: The 3rd Minsk International Christmas Singing Competition is featuring participants from a wide range of countries, including from the USA, the Far East region, Ireland, Sweden, Korea and Mongolia.
Initially, 225 applications were submitted to the contest. However, only about 200 young opera singers from 20 countries will participate in the first round, which will be taking place for two days. The second round will feature only 30 contestants.
The first and second rounds of the seven-day competition will be held to the accompaniment of the piano. The third round will see 10 contestants performing a part from one of the Bolshoi Theatre’s plays, accompanied by an orchestra.
There will be special prizes from the jury comprising 18 academic vocal art professionals.












