BOGDAN PAPROCKI
INTERNATIONAL VOCAL
COMPETITION
FIRST EDITION
INTERNATIONAL VOCAL
COMPETITION
Bogdan Paprocki Competition
NEWS
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Two additional prizes of PLN 4,000 each
Mr. Piotr Janik, owner of Sanus sp. z o.o. from Częstochowa, funded two additional prizes of PLN
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Logiant – sponsor of the 1st International Bogdan Paprocki Opera Singers’ Competition.
We sincerely thank the company for supporting artistic initiatives that foster the development of young talents and
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How to get to Bydgoszcz?
Plane Bydgoszcz Airport http://www.plb.pl LOT Polish Airlines offers direct flights from Bydgoszcz to Warsaw, where passengers can continue their journey
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Competition audition schedule – 1st Stage
Competition audition schedule - 1st StageDownload
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List of Participants of the 1st International Bogdan Paprocki Opera Singers’ Competition
Lista UczestnikówDownload
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List of participants qualified for the 1st International Bogdan Paprocki Opera Singers’ Competition
List of participants qualified for the 1st International Bogdan Paprocki Opera SingersDownload
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Special guest of The Second Stage of The Competition
Beata Klatka - Head of Opera Academy of The Polish National Opera in Warsaw a future-oriented career development
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The Competition Office
The Competition Office accepts applications at: stowarzyszenie@paprocki.org Please note that the complete set of documents consists of: 1. Correctly
Legendary Polish Tenor
BOGDAN PAPROCKI
It was no coincidence that the First Nationwide Bogdan Paprocki Vocal Competition took place in November 2019. That autumn, on September 23, marked the centenary of the birth of an outstanding Polish singer — a legendary tenor regarded as the unrivalled interpreter of Moniuszko’s operatic roles. Bogdan Paprocki, a native of Toruń, was a soloist of the Grand Theatre – National Opera in Warsaw. For 60 consecutive seasons, he appeared on its stage without interruption, performing 50 roles and taking part in 2,800 performances.
Opera in Bydgoszcz
From 16 to 23 November 2025, the 1st Bogdan Paprocki International Vocal Competition will take place at Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz, one of the largest opera stage in Poland. The event is organised by the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz, and the Bogdan Paprocki Association.
Application deadline
The application deadline is 17 October 2025. We warmly invite you to take part!
Prizes
The winners will receive substantial cash awards — six main prizes (three in each of the two categories: female and male) as well as honourable mentions. In addition, directors invited to the third stage will offer prizes in the form of engagements in opera productions.
Bogdan Paprocki Competition
JURY
Ewa Vesin
Agnieszka Rehlis
Tadeusz Szlenkier
Artur Ruciński
Rafał Siwek
Magdalena Idzik
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23 April 1919
Bogdan Paprocki was born in Toruń.
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He made his operatic debut in Warsaw in Stanisław Moniuszko’s Halka, singing the role of Jontek.
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He became a soloist of the Grand Theatre in Warsaw, with which he remained professionally associated for his entire career.
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He was awarded the First-Class State Award.
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He celebrated the 30th anniversary of his artistic career, marked by numerous performances.
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He was awarded the First-Class Order of the Banner of Labour.
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He celebrated the 50th anniversary of his artistic career.
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He celebrated his 80th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his stage career.
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On 3 August 2010, he passed away in Warsaw at the age of 91.
Bogdan Paprocki Competition
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