Vienna Beethoven Group

GOLDEN LYRE
INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION
VIENNA EDITION 2027

The Vienna Beethoven Group is pleased to invite opera singers from around the world to participate in the Golden Lyre International Opera Competition – Vienna Edition 2027.

Competition Dates
Video Pre-Selection
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
Preliminary Round: 2–4 February 2027
Final Round and Gala Concert: 5 February 2027
🎤 Open to singers of all nationalities aged 18 and above.

🏆 PRIZES
🥇 First Prize — €1,500
🥈 Second Prize — €1,000
🥉 Third Prize — €500


📌 APPLICATION DEADLINE
1 October 2026

📧 Applications must be sent by email to:
[email protected]

Subject line:
Opera Competition – Name Surname

📄 Required documents:
• Signed application & consent form
• Passport/ID copy
• Artistic photos
• Artistic CV
• Repertoire list (4 opera arias)
• Video recording links
• Proof of payment (Video Pre-Selection: €30)

💶 FEES
Video Pre-Selection: €30
Live Competition Rounds in Vienna: €100

📥 Application Form, Consent form & Full Regulations

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OhXsLZGa3fCiXGJ3GApfvMSQJXbFkNAn?usp=sharing

We look forward to welcoming outstanding opera artists to Vienna for an unforgettable musical experience.

✨️Interview Highlights – Golden Lyre International Music Festival
As part of the Golden Lyre International Music Festival, participants of the Piano Masterclass led by Professor Olga Zdorenko took part in an interview following their performances.
🎶The young musicians, together with Professor Olga Zdorenko, shared their impressions of the masterclass, their artistic experiences, and their gratitude for the opportunity to perform and learn within such an inspiring international environment.
We would like to sincerely thank all participating artists for their dedication, openness, and musical commitment throughout the festival and masterclass. Their presence and contributions greatly enriched this edition of the project.
Participants:
🎵Marco Meglio
🎵Alfredo Conte
🎵Bianca Patrizia Cascioli
🎵Erik Juliusson
Golden Lyre International Music Festival – where young talent meets inspiration.

🎼 ADMISSIONS OPEN – SEPTEMBER 2026 🎼

Welcome to Wiener Beethoven Musikschule – where children don’t just learn music, they live it on stage!

Located in the heart of Vienna, our music school offers high-quality music education for children, young people, and adults of all ages. With modern classrooms equipped with new Bechstein instruments and an international learning environment, we help every student develop musical excellence, creativity, confidence, and stage experience.

✨ OUR PROGRAMS

🎹 Professional Music Program (Ages 5–19)
🎶 Little Beethovens (Ages 1–3 with parents & Ages 3–6)

🎻 Amateur Music Program (All Ages)
Music has no age limit!
Instruments include:
• Piano
• Violin
• Cello
• Guitar
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Voice / Singing
• And many more

🌟 WHY CHOOSE WIENER BEETHOVEN MUSIKSCHULE?

• Monthly student concerts
• Professional photo and video recordings of performances
• Gala concerts and orchestra projects
• Masterclasses with renowned musicians
• Multilingual instruction in German, English, Russian, and Armenian
• Individual lessons
• Regular examinations and evaluations
• Participation in concerts, festivals, competitions, and masterclasses
• Opportunities for solo performances and performances with a professional orchestra
We believe that true musical education combines knowledge, artistry, creativity, and real stage experience.

🎨 In addition to music education, we also offer art and creative courses in German and Russian.

🎯 Special Offer:
Register by August 15, 2026, and receive a discount on tuition.

📅 Applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year are now open.
⏳ Application Deadline: August 25, 2026
📍For more information and registration follow the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6QiHvZAFYeUR_OUo6ar1NWA1a10atN49EIQTLDiuk15mIzQ/viewform?usp=header

Places are limited. Early application is strongly recommended.

📍 Wiener Beethoven Musikschule
Mühlgasse 28–30, 1040 Vienna

📞 Phone: +43 1 367 37 17
🌐 Website: musikschule.beethovengroup.at

🎶 Wiener Beethoven Musikschule – where talent is nurtured, creativity flourishes, a

🏰 Step into a World Where Music Meets History

Imagine spending 13 inspiring days inside a magnificent medieval castle in Austria — surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, talented young artists from around the world, and the magic of music from morning until evening.
This August, Burg Plankenstein becomes home to the Golden Lyre International Music Festival, an extraordinary artistic experience designed for young musicians, singers, and performers who wish to grow, learn, and perform on an international stage.
✨ What awaits you:
🎶 Daily masterclasses with distinguished international artists and jury members
🎭 Stage performance coaching and ensemble work
🌿 Open Air Concerts in a unique historical setting
🏆 Gala Concert performances
🤝 International friendships, networking, and cultural exchange
🏰 Accommodation inside a genuine 12th-century Austrian castle

More than a festival, Golden Lyre is a place where artistic dreams, creativity, and unforgettable memories come together.
📍 Burg Plankenstein, Austria
📅 August 1–13, 2026
👥 Open to participants aged 6–22 years
💶 Participation Fee: €2200 (all inclusive)
The fee includes:
✔ Accommodation in the castle
✔ Three meals daily
✔ Masterclasses and artistic coaching
✔ Participation in Open Air and Gala Concerts
✔ Certificate of Participation
⏳ Places are limited.
📩 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
Apply now and become part of an international artistic journey unlike any other.

For more information and Registration follow the link:

https://forms.gle/u2rAPAUPFfswECAD6

✨️Within the framework of the Golden Lyre International Music Festival, we are delighted to announce the upcoming piano masterclass led by internationally acclaimed pianist, professor Olga Zdorenko.

🎶Yesterday, the Director of the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory, Siranush Galoyan-Tkachenko, warmly welcomed Professor Zdorenko together with Werner Hackl conductor of the Vienna Beethoven Orchestra.

🎹During their meeting, they held an engaging discussion about the upcoming masterclass, the festival program, and possibilities for future collaboration between the artists and the institution.

📢The three-day masterclass will commence today, bringing together talented young pianists and music enthusiasts for an inspiring educational experience.

🎵The project will culminate on June 3 with a Gala Concert, featuring performances by the masterclass participants and celebrating the artistic achievements of the festival.