Young, talented opera singers of all voice types from Washington state will sing two arias each, accompanied by a professional pianist. Competing in the annual The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, where they seek to discover and support promising young opera singers. The Metropolitan Opera auditions remain dedicated to advancing top young talent with a venue to compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to stand side-by-side on the New York City Metropolitan Opera stage with the top young voice talent in the country.