This competition honors the legacy of , a celebrated Bulgarian-born operatic soprano known for her legendary performances at the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera.
Ljuba Welitsch was one of the most prominent sopranos of the mid-20th century. Her most famous role was the title character in Richard Strauss’s Salome , which she performed under conductors like at the Met. She is often listed among the top 100 opera singers in history, recognized for the intensity and vocal brilliance she brought to the "Golden Age" of opera.
: Aspiring opera singers are required to submit an artistic CV and a video clip of their performance.