Concours international de chant Hans Gabor Belvedere

Categories for operetta and accompaniment were added later. The competition is judged by a panel of opera managers, agents, and media representatives. Competitors from around the world participate, with the qualifying round of competition taking place in 50 cities. A number of different prizes are awarded, including cash and opera engagements. The singers continue to be judged by a jury consisting of artistic and casting directors from the world's most prestigious opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera New York, Royal Opera House Covent Garden London, Teatro alla Scala Milano, Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona, Cape Town Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin to name a few.