Since the 1960s, the Utah District has been a proud part of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition (formerly the National Council Auditions). Our community’s enduring dedication to the performing arts has fostered a magnificent legacy of vocal excellence and celebrated artistry in our region.
Visit our website to see information about past Utah District Winners and link to their professional websites. UtahMONCAuditions.org
The Met’s Laffont Competition—previously known as the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions—is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers and is sponsored by hundreds of donors and volunteers from across North and South America. Some of today’s greatest singers got their starts in the competition, including Jamie Barton, Stephanie Blythe, Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Emily D’Angelo, Michael Fabiano, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Ryan Speedo Green, Lisette Oropesa, Eric Owens, and Nadine Sierra.
Kevin Nakatani (408) 799-3667
You are cordially invited to attend the Utah District round of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. Witness the finest young vocal talents from Utah and beyond compete for a chance to advance to the national level. Your presence will support these gifted artists as they take a crucial step in their careers. Whether you are a longtime opera lover or coming to your first vocal competition, we look forward to welcoming you to a spectacular day of music and talent.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah Campus
Admission: Free and open to the public
Visit our website UtahMONCAuditions.org for additional information, including judges and artist biographies. A detailed schedule of singers and estimated performance times will be posted after October 24.
Utah District competitors should submit their Singer Info Form by no later than October 16, 2026.
Kevin Nakatani (408) 799-3667
