DEBUT

DEBUT European Opera Singing Contest

linktr.ee/debut_concerts We look Forward to receiving your application!

The competition is a one of a kind contribution to the prestigious music scene in Baden-Württemberg. DEBUT takes place every two years and functions as a launching pad for international careers. It is open to the following vocal categories:

Soprano - Mezzo-soprano & Alto - Tenor - Counter-tenor - Baritone & Bass. You can find more Information and the Terms and Conditions on our Website: www.debut.de.

Our masterclass with KS Brigitte Fassbaender is already beginning in less than 2 weeks 🗓️Brigitte Fassbaender probably c...
10/02/2025

Our masterclass with KS Brigitte Fassbaender is already beginning in less than 2 weeks 🗓️

Brigitte Fassbaender probably came to singing through her father, the Kammersänger Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, under whom she also studied singing. She was only 21 when she made her debut at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, which also marked the start of her career as a mezzo-soprano.
In addition to appearances at all leading opera houses worldwide, she was the leading Octavian in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier for two generations of audiences.

A milestone in her film and sound recordings was the recording of the three great Schubert song cycles, which she was the first woman to record 🥇

In 1995 she ended her singing career to devote herself to directing. She worked for 13 years as artistic director at the Tiroler Landestheater.

Brigitte Fassbaender is particularly interested in promoting young talent, which she demonstrates as a highly requested vocal teacher in masterclasses worldwide, as she will be doing here in Weikersheim from 20 - 23 February.
And we are more than excited to see many familiar faces from DEBUT again!✨




Masterclass with KS Brigitte Fassbaender! Only 2 Spots Left! We are excited to invite you to the Masterclass with KS Bri...
08/01/2025

Masterclass with KS Brigitte Fassbaender! Only 2 Spots Left!

We are excited to invite you to the Masterclass with KS Brigitte Fassbaender, taking place from February 20–23, 2025, in Weikersheim—a unique opportunity for aspiring singers!

🌟 Who can apply?
All singers up to 32 years old—just 2 spots remaining!

What’s included?
✨ Single-room accommodation with full board at the Logierhaus of the Music Academy in Weikersheim (Feb 19–24)
✨ 3 voice lessons with KS Brigitte Fassbaender in the Wittenstein Hall
✨ Participation in the Final Concert on February 23
✨ Piano accompaniment by Gaiva Bandzinaite

Cost: €800

📩 How to apply?
Send your application (current CV + link to a recent recording) to [email protected] by January 15, 2024.

⏳ Don’t wait—secure your spot in this once-in-a-lifetime experience! 💫




The whole DEBUT team wishes you and all your loved ones a peaceful Advent season, a Merry Christmas, wonderful holidays ...
14/12/2024

The whole DEBUT team wishes you and all your loved ones a peaceful Advent season, a Merry Christmas, wonderful holidays and a Happy New Year!🎄

We look back with joy on an extraordinary competition year 2024 with numerous new and great singing talents.
We would also like to thank all of DEBUT’s sponsors and supporters who make this competition possible🫶🏼

One of the highlights of 2025 that we are already looking forward to is the Masteclass with Brigitte Fassbaender at the TauberPhilharmonie in February (more about this on our website)💻

The Liederabend of DEBUT 2024 is now on YouTube💻Enjoy the wonderful concert 🎹Link in bio
27/11/2024

The Liederabend of DEBUT 2024 is now on YouTube💻

Enjoy the wonderful concert 🎹

Link in bio

For all those who unfortunately couldn’t be at the DEBUT 2024 gala concert, you can listen to the concert of our finalis...
17/11/2024

For all those who unfortunately couldn’t be at the DEBUT 2024 gala concert, you can listen to the concert of our finalists accompanied by the Würzburger Philharmonics under the direction of Gábor Hontvári today on SWR Kultur 📻

Today, 17.11.24 at 20:00

Link in bio

The full Gala Concert of DEBUT 2024 is now on YouTube! 💻Enjoy the glamorous finals 🏆Link in bio
12/11/2024

The full Gala Concert of DEBUT 2024 is now on YouTube! 💻

Enjoy the glamorous finals 🏆

Link in bio

Some impressions of the qualification rounds and the semifinals of DEBUT 2024 by .de ✨
05/11/2024

Some impressions of the qualification rounds and the semifinals of DEBUT 2024 by .de ✨

But there are not only the 3 main prizes at DEBUT 🏆Further prizes at DEBUT 2024 are:Musical Advancement Award for Youth ...
30/09/2024

But there are not only the 3 main prizes at DEBUT 🏆
Further prizes at DEBUT 2024 are:

Musical Advancement Award for Youth and €2,500 from Sparkasse Tauberfranken: Defne Celik

Sponsorship award for students at a German university and €1,500 from the Herbert Hillmann and Margot Müller Foundation: Yejy Nam

Sponsorship award for students at a German university and €1,500 by Dr. Manfred Wittenstein and Clarry Barta: Barbara Skora

Engagement of the Würzburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Rahel Brede

Engagement of the Teatro Verdi Trieste: David Roy

Audience Award and €3,000 from Dr. Andreas Marb, Edelgard and Max Bieniussa Leuser: Defne Celik

Congratulations from the DEBUT Team 🫶🏼

After a week full of brilliant performances and a glamorous gala evening, the winners of DEBUT 2024 have been announced🏆...
30/09/2024

After a week full of brilliant performances and a glamorous gala evening, the winners of DEBUT 2024 have been announced🏆

1st prize: Golden Viktoria and €10,000: Lubov Karetnikova
2nd prize: Silver Viktoria and €7,500: Pete Thanapat
3rd prize: Bronze Viktoria and €5,000: Defne Celik

Congratulations from the DEBUT Team 🫶🏼

Pictures: .de

General rehearsal for our DEBUT Galaabend 🥇
28/09/2024

General rehearsal for our DEBUT Galaabend 🥇

Yesterday evening was our Liederabend at the  in Weikersheim✨The prize for the best contemporary song composed by Adrian...
27/09/2024

Yesterday evening was our Liederabend at the in Weikersheim✨

The prize for the best contemporary song composed by Adrian Mocanu went to Rahel Brede .mezzo 🏆

Also the prize for best German song/ songs from Eastern Europe and the Baltic States was awarded to Rahel Brede .mezzo 🏆

Great recognition goes to our amazing pianists Michael Schütze , Eberhard Leuser , Gaiva Bandzinaite and Doriana Tchakarova 🎹

Semifinals by .de
27/09/2024

Semifinals by .de

Our finalists are set 🏆For the final and Galaabend:Rahel Brede .mezzo David Roy Pete Thanapat Tripuvanantakul  Hanseong ...
26/09/2024

Our finalists are set 🏆

For the final and Galaabend:
Rahel Brede .mezzo
David Roy
Pete Thanapat Tripuvanantakul
Hanseong Yun
Defne Celik .celik.soprano
Lubov Karetnikova .karetnikova

And for the Liederabend:
Hannah Gries
Barbara Skora
Yejy Nam
Defne Celik .celik.soprano
Lubov Karetnikova .karetnikova
Rahel Brede .mezzo

Toi toi toi

Semifinals at DEBUT ✨
26/09/2024

Semifinals at DEBUT ✨

Our semifinalists are set 🏆Hannah Gries  Yejy NamRahel Brede .mezzo Theresa Bertrand Barbara Skora  Jongwoo Kim  Jan Żąd...
25/09/2024

Our semifinalists are set 🏆

Hannah Gries
Yejy Nam
Rahel Brede .mezzo
Theresa Bertrand
Barbara Skora
Jongwoo Kim
Jan Żądło
David Roy
Pete Thanapat Tripuvanantakul
Hanseong Yun
Lara Rieken
Defne Celik .celik.soprano
Annina Wachter
Jessica Seo Jin Lee .sj.lee
Alva Olsson
Eva Zalenga
Lubov Karetnikova .karetnikova
Hedwig Ritter
Annika Sandberg

We are looking forward to an interesting and exciting semifinal!
Today our singers will sing a contemporary Lied composed especially for DEBUT 2024 by Adrian Mocanu and furthermore Lieder from Germany and from Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.

Day 1 of the qualification round for DEBUT 2024✨A day full of great singers and workshops in a beautiful location 🏰
24/09/2024

Day 1 of the qualification round for DEBUT 2024✨

A day full of great singers and workshops in a beautiful location 🏰

Yesterday evening we welcomed our singers, judging panel, accompanists and workshop leaders with speeches by the DEBUT i...
23/09/2024

Yesterday evening we welcomed our singers, judging panel, accompanists and workshop leaders with speeches by the DEBUT initiator Dr. Manfred Wittenstein, our artistic director Clarry Bartha and our production director Sarah Behrendt.
Afterwards we had a brief introduction round and a tour of the castle grounds 🏰

We are looking forward to a very interesting and diverse competition week and wish all of our singers toi toi toi ✨

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