JM International and RESEO are thrilled to announce the nominees of the 2026 edition of the Young Audiences Music Awards, including the RESEO Prize for Best Opera. After intense deliberation, the international RESEO jury has selected the following productions:
Bohemios by Teatro de la Zarzuela (Spain)
Bohemios reimagines Amadeo Vives’ 1904 zarzuela into a contemporary story of rebellion, identity, and LGBTQ+ authenticity.
Lene fliegt ins Zirkusland by Philharmonie Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
The story of an ordinary girl who teams up with a talking circus parrot to save a magical realm from a gray, authoritarian regime that has banned laughter and artistic expression.
Nour by Michèle Cart & Opéra-Théâtre (Switzerland)
An optimistic opera that traces a family’s history across the twentieth century, melding children’s voices with musical traditions from Armenia, Syria, and Italy.
Opera Rosa by SHOOMA / Irma Unušić (Croatia)
Croatia’s very first opera for babies, enabling children to explore textures, sound vibrations, and movement at their own pace.
Public Choice award
The production with the most votes by September 29th will receive the YAMawards Public Choice Award. Support your favorite choice by heading to votela.world/en/vote/yamawards-2026 and casting your vote!
The YAMawards ceremony and YAMSession
All YAMawards winners will be announced at the YAMawards Ceremony, held in the beautiful city of Helsingør, Denmark, on September 29th during the YAMsession 2026, which runs from September 28th to October 1st, 2026. Register here.
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