While candidates from all over the world rush to apply for the 7th Leyla Gencer Voice Competition, the organization committee announced to have extended the deadline for a week. The committee finally revealed the names on the jury as well, to the satisfaction and delight of the opera circles as much as the contestants.

Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, together with Accademia del Teatro alla Scala announced to have extended the deadline for applications to the 23rd of April. The explanation reads, "We have been notified by applicants of the delays in the post due to the Easter Holiday and we would not like any of our applicants to experience any inconvenience because of this. Therefore, we have extended the application deadline to 23 April, Monday in order to allow enough time for all applications to reach us." The organization committee further reminded that the applications were also accepted by email this year, which in fact offered a much more convenient means. »»