2019 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Since 1982, the International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition has been known as one of the world’s best networked singing competitions, with qualifying rounds in more than 70 cities worldwide each year. The singers are judged by a jury of artistic and casting directors from the world’s most prestigious opera houses.
MAIN OFFICE
Seidengasse 32/3/52 1070 Vienna
AUSTRIA
+43-681-110400572
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Singers (males/females) of all nationalities are invited to enter the competition, for Ladies and Gentlemen, born in or later than 1987. See the rules on our website for more details.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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DETAILS |
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Travel Covered? | No |
Frequency | Annual |
First prize | Less than €10,000 |
Additional prizes | Performances |
Jury chair(s) | John Mordler, Opera Monte Carlo, Artistic Director |
Jury size | 11 or more |
Application deadline | May 17, 2019 |
Application notes | Please note the different application deadlines for the 70 qualifying rounds worldwide on the competition website. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Enrolment, 1st rounds & semifinals from June 30 until July 5 at the Congress Center Villach, Austria (Europe). July 6: orchestra rehearsals for the Finals Concert. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Finals Concert with orchestra (Kärntner Sinfonieorchester, Conductor: Alexander Joel) on July 7, 2019, at the Congress Center Villach, Austria (Europe) |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Sungho KIM, South Korea, Tenor, 1st prize
2017 Aigul AKHMETSHINA, Soprano, Russia: st prize
2016 Nicholas BROWNLEE, Bass-Baritone, USA: 1st prize
2011 Rachel WILLIS-SØRENSEN, Soprano, USA: 1st prize
2009 Pretty YENDE, Soprano, South-Africa: winner of 1st and all main prizes
2007 Angela MEADE, Soprano, USA: 1st prize
2002 Burak BILGILI, Bass, Turkey: 1st prize
1990 Angela GHEORGHIU, Soprano, Romania: 3rd prize
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