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2406 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712

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Butler Opera International Competition Finals

As part of the Butler Opera Center, and led by its visionary director, Tamar Sanikidze, the competition promotes the center’s mission of crafting the next generation of opera professionals. The competition’s judging panel unites the most influential experts in opera, representing many of the world’s leading opera companies and training institutions. Made possible by the support of Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Sarah Butler, over $35,000 in prize money and encouragement awards will be presented at this year’s competition. 


Judges 

Colin Brush, Houston Grand Opera 

Dominic Domingo, San Diego Opera & Askonas Holt 

Paul Hopper, LA Opera 

David Lomelí, Santa Fe Opera 

Lee Anne Myslewski, Wolf Trap Opera & OPERA America 

Tamar Sanikidze, Butler Opera Center & Music Academy of the West 



Pianists 

James Maverick, Butler School of Music 

Nino Sanikidze, Shepherd School of Music 


Competitors will be announced by the end of summer 2026.

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