Open lessons for young opera singers will take place on September 20 and 21 at the Elena Obraztsova International Academy of Music. 

Traditionally, Ildar Abdrazakov personally selects the participants based on the submitted  video applications. This year more than 400 have been received. "I always start the audition process with excitement, looking forward to hearing new voices, discovering names that may have to become great artists. Of course, at the master classes I want to share my experience, reveal the strengths of the guys, help and prompt", - says Ildar Abdrazakov.

This year the young artists who showed themselves most clearly at the master classes will perform with Ildar Abdrazakov as part of the VI International Festival in the cities of the concert tour.