The French composer and conductor despised the staid and conservative and desired no less than a classical music revolution.

The Competition is open to singers of all nationalities who are dedicated to opera performance. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 (born between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2007).

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