7th Éva Marton International Singing Competition / Semi-final 2 Presented by Liszt Academy

“Young artists need to be given wings”, says world-renowned opera singer Éva Marton. As Professor Emerita of the Liszt Academy, she has dedicated years to mentoring and championing the next generation of talent. This mission remains the heart of the prestigious international singing competition that bears her name, now hosted for the seventh time by her alma mater. The competition provides a unique platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent before a jury of international luminaries, marking their first major step onto the global stage. Those who have advanced to the semi-finals must now demonstrate the full breadth of their artistry and individual character by performing two arias of contrasting styles and character. At this stage, the stakes couldn’t be higher: it is a quest for a professional breakthrough – the moment these young performers truly begin to soar.