Winner of this highest award in 2021, the Teatro Real returns to the top tier, backed by an exceptional management model and steady growth. This nomination attests to a programme of unrivalled artistic quality that brings together the finest voices on the opera scene in cutting-edge productions. Our solid efforts to attract new audiences and our determined internationalisation consolidate our position as a leading example of uninterrupted excellence. To honour the Teatro Real is to recognise an institution that, through its strength and innovation, is shaping the future of opera worldwide.