NEWS – RING AWARD

FINALE FURIOSO – The Winners of RING AWARD 25

On June 29, 2025, the RING AWARD 25 concluded with a spectacular final at Schauspielhaus Graz. Three international directing teams presented their visions of Act II–III from Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, demonstrating just how diverse, surprising, and moving opera can be today. Both audience and jury were equally impressed…

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Watch the Myth unfold!

The RING AWARD 25 is taking the stage worldwide! Thanks to OperaVision, the grand finale was streamed live from Schauspielhaus Graz on June 28 & 29, 2025 and will be availbale for 6 months online. Whether in a flooded living room, a recording studio, or a nursery…

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Many thanks!

An event like the RING AWARD 25 would not be possible without the support and commitment of numerous institutions, companies, and organizations.We would therefore like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who help make this international music theatre competition a reality. A special thanks goes to…

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Bringing L’Orfeo to Life: Countdown to the RING AWARD 25 Final!

Since mid-June, the three final teams have been in Graz, bringing their concepts for Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (Acts II–III) to life, step by step. They are working intensively on the realization of their unique production concepts: the rehearsal spaces are filled with creativity, passion, and energy. Adjusting, experimenting,…

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Spotlight on the Future!

The RING AWARD 25 is not only a platform for artistic innovation and bold concepts – it also demonstrates a firm commitment when it comes to sustainability. We are proud that this year’s final meets the criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Events! How does that work…

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Three times L’Orfeo, two days, one festival pass!

With the Festival Pass, you can experience how diverse music theatre can be. Three different interpretations of the Orpheus myth will be staged by three international directing teams - within 24 hours! Each production presents a distinct approach to Claudio Monteverdi’s L'Orfeo - characterised by the handwriting…

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RING AWARD 25 – The Grand Finale!

On 28 & 29 June 2025 – don’t miss it! 3 x L’Orfeo in 24 hours - get your festival pass now! In the exciting competition final, three young directing teams will realise their production concepts for the competition opera L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi (Acts II-III) on the stage…

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In memory of Jörg Koßdorff (1938-2025)

We mourn the loss of Jörg Koßdorff, an outstanding stage designer, long-time Technical Director and Artistic Director of Oper Graz. Jörg Koßdorff was in the jury of the very first "International Competition for Stage Direction and Design" (1997) and chaired the jury twice during his time as Artistic…

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Stage Two Complete

FINALISTS The RING AWARD 25 teams in the competition final are (in alphabetical order): Maria Chagina (RUS) / Anna Agafonova (ISR) / Sören Sarbeck (DEU) Franciska Ery (HUN) / Peter Butler (GBR) / Mathieu Cabanes (FRA) Giorgio Pesenti (ITA) / Giulia Bruschi (ITA) / Riccardo Mainetti (ITA) /…

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RING AWARD FORUM

Frauenfiguren im klassischen Musiktheater (in German) We cordially invite you to the RING AWARD Forum on the topic of female characters in classical music theatre, a panel discussion in cooperation with magazin Opernwelt. Fri, 17.01.2025, 6:00-7:30 pm Next Liberty Free admission Panel: Vera-Lotte Boecker, singer Tatjana Gürbaca, director Stefan…

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Save the Date – Semifinal

On January 18, 2025, the Semifinal of the 10th International Competition for Directing, Set and Costume Design in Music Theatre takes place at NEXT LIBERTY. Nine young teams compete for a the grand competition final Competition opera: L’ORFEO by Claudio Monteverdi Nine innovative production concepts Nine set design…

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Stage One Complete

A record number of 353 young artists from 38 nations took part in the first stage of the RING AWARD 25 and developed innovative production concepts for the competition opera ‘L'Orfeo’ by Claudio Monteverdi in 109 teams. The RING AWARD jury evaluated the anonymised concepts in the first…

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