Cascais Opera

Cascais Opera
Cascais International Vocal Competition

03/09/2026

Months have passed, but the feeling of the Final still lingers.
A night filled with music, talent and unforgettable moments - and the people behind another chapter of Cascais Opera. Here are some of the best moments:

Three people behind the journey of Cascais Opera.
Our founders Alexandra Maurício, Sergei Leiferkus and Adriano Jordão.

Alexandra Maurício and Adriano Jordão with Alberto Santos, Secretary of State for Culture.

Maestro Antonio Pirolli and Junyoung Choi sharing the stage

Our wonderfull 8 finalists.

Our founders Alexandra Maurício, Sergei Leiferkus and Adriano Jordão with Faye Miravite, Nadezhda Foundation

Alexandra Mauricio, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera with José Rafael Rodrigues and Carla Caramujo - Festival de Ópera de Óbidos.

Alexandra Maurício with Jorge and Pureza Leitão, from Leitão & Irmão.

Orquestra Sinfonica de Cascais in concert.

Beatriz Maia, during her breathtaking perfomance.

Our wonderfull presenter, Inês Thomas Almeida.

Alexandra Maurício with Alberto Santos, Secretary of State for Culture.

Alexandra Maurício with Ivan Kalmthout, member of the Selection Jury.

Flávia Furtado, presenting the contract with Festival Amazonas de Ópera.

17/08/2026

Nuri Park’s performance was recognised with the First Prize “Teresa Berganza” for female voice, presented by Fundación “la Caixa” in collaboration with BPI, together with an artistic engagement with the Orquestra de Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras.

20/07/2026

Representing Cascais Opera, Adriano Jordão, diretor artístico, Madalena Braga produtora executiva, Maria Amélia Albuquerque, consultora and António Sá Dantas, .. took part in the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) Forum, in Vilnius.
Bringing together representatives of some of the world’s leading international music competitions, the forum provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen international connections and reflect on the future of the sector.
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Em representação do Cascais Opera, Adriano Jordão, Madalena Braga, Maria Amélia Albuquerque e António Sá Dantas participaram no Fórum da World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), em Vilnius.
Reunindo representantes de algumas das mais prestigiadas competições internacionais de música, o fórum proporcionou uma valiosa oportunidade para partilhar ideias, reforçar ligações internacionais e refletir sobre o futuro do setor.

17/07/2026

As a valued partner of Cascais Opera, Leitão & Irmão presented handcrafted silver salvers to the recipients of the Grand Prix Égide, the First Prize “Maurício Bensaude” and the First Prize “Teresa Berganza”.
Created especially for these distinctions, the silver salvers celebrate the achievements of this edition while reflecting the craftsmanship, heritage and excellence that define Leitão & Irmão.
Our sincere thanks to Leitão & Irmão for this distinguished partnership.
Pictured in photo 1: Alexandra Maurício , Jorge Leitão and Pureza Leitão.

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Enquanto parceiro do Cascais Opera, a Leitão & Irmão ofereceu as salvas de prata aos vencedores: Grand Prix Égide, Primeiro Prémio “Maurício Bensaude” e Primeiro Prémio “Teresa Berganza”.
Criadas especialmente para estas distinções, as salvas celebram os laureados desta edição e refletem o saber-fazer, a tradição e a excelência que distinguem a Leitão & Irmão.
O nosso sincero agradecimento à Leitão & Irmão por esta distinta parceria.

13/07/2026

Awarded by RTP, the Audience Prize was presented to Beatriz Maia, who received 209 of the 718 votes cast by the audience at the Cascais Opera Final.
Our thanks to RTP, and our congratulations to Beatriz Maia on this special recognition.
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Atribuído pela RTP, o Prémio do Público foi entregue a Beatriz Maia, que recebeu 209 dos 718 votos registados junto do público presente na Grande Final do Cascais Opera.
O nosso agradecimento à RTP e os nossos parabéns à Beatriz Maia por este reconhecimento tão especial.

Fundación “la Caixa”
Égide - Associação Portuguesa das Artes
Fundação Millennium
Câmara Municipal de Cascais
Visit Cascais
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
Gulbenkian
Leitão & Irmão Joalheiros
Maria Amélia Albuquerque

10/07/2026

A meaningful moment in Lima.
During the 19th Annual Conference of Opera Latinoamérica (OLA), Cascais Opera had the opportunity to connect with leading figures from the international opera and cultural community, strengthening partnerships and building new opportunities for the next generation of opera artists.
As a proud member of Opera Latinoamérica, Cascais Opera continues to expand its international network, fostering artistic collaboration and creating meaningful career opportunities for young singers across Europe and Latin America.
Together, we are shaping the future of opera through collaboration, mobility and cultural exchange.

Official photo of the 19th Annual Conference of OLA Red de ópera y teatros.

Official photo of the 19th Annual Conference of OLA Red de ópera y teatros.

Representing Cascais Opera: Ricardo Mendes, Planning and Production; Alexandra Maurício, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera; alongside Ambassador António Barroso, Ambassador of Portugal to Peru; Ernesto Palacio, Artistic Director of the Rossini Opera Festival; and Hernando Torres-Fernández, Director of the Inca Garcilaso Cultural Centre.

Representing Cascais Opera: Ricardo Mendes, Planning and Production; Alexandra Maurício, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera; alongside Ambassador António Barroso, Ambassador of Portugal to Peru; Ernesto Palacio, Artistic Director of the Rossini Opera Festival; and Hernando Torres-Fernández, Director of the Inca Garcilaso Cultural Centre.

Alexandra Maurício, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera, with Paulina Ricciardi, Executive Director of OLA Red de ópera y teatros.

Florencia Sánchez, Administration Coordinator at OLA Red de ópera y teatros; Xiomara V. Suescún, Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella; and Alexandra Maurício, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera.

Marisol Hernández, Teatro Municipal de Iquique with Ricardo Mendes, Planning and Production; Alexandra Maurício, Co-founder and General Director of Cascais Opera

07/07/2026

One month since the final chapter of an unforgettable journey.

One month ago, Tomislav Jukić was named the winner of the 3rd edition of Cascais Opera, receiving the Grand Prix Égide, the competition’s highest distinction.

From the first round to the Grand Final, these are some of the moments that marked his path to victory.

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Um mês desde o capítulo final de uma caminhada inesquecível.

Há um mês, Tomislav Jukić foi consagrado vencedor da 3.ª edição do Cascais Opera, recebendo o Grand Prix Égide, a mais alta distinção da competição.

Da primeira ronda à Grande Final, recordamos alguns dos momentos que marcaram o seu percurso até à vitória.

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