Dvořák International Singing Competition begins in Karlovy Vary

The 57th annual Antonín Dvořák International Singing Competition kicks off on Friday in Karlovy Vary, with 74 singers from 15 countries taking part this year. The event lasts for a week, running until November 10, and is open to male and female singers under the age of 35.

The competition, established over 45 years ago and initially intended for art school students, has over time become a prestigious international affair.