Final concert 16th Cesti-Competition

At the conclusion of the Festwochen comes the grand finale: the competition for Baroque opera singing, the «Pietro Antonio Cesti» competition.
After the preliminary rounds, the top contestants must face the jury and the audience again during the Finalkonzert, competing for the coveted prizes. The most talented candidates have the chance to participate in the Barockoper:Jung 2026, among other opportunities. The audience in the Haus der Musik also plays a significant role through the audience voting for the Audience Prize.
The Cesti Competition has long been a starting point for international singing careers. Former prize winners like Sophie Rennert, Emöke Baráth, Rupert Charlesworth, or Arianna Vendittelli now perform on some of the world's most prestigious concert stages. And the stars of tomorrow are already waiting in the wings!