2019 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition celebrates the art of the song recital and honors the Lied’s place at the heart of the genre. The Competition has grown in status and prestige since its foundation in 1997 and continues to attract international singers and pianists keen to embark on significant recital careers.
MAIN OFFICE
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP
UNITED KINGDOM
+44 0207 258 8244
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All singers and accompanying pianists must be under 33 at the start date of the Competition for which they are applying.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | Less than €10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | John Gilhooly OBE - Director, Wigmore Hall |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | March 15, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Wigmore Hall, Monday, September 9, 2019 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Wigmore Hall, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2017 Julien Van Mellaerts (baritone)
2015 Milan Siljanov (bass)
2013 Timothy Fallon (tenor)
2011 Dominik Koninger (baritone)
2009 Marcus Farnsworth (baritone)
2007 Martha Guth (soprano)
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