THE GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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WIGMORE HALL/KOHN FOUNDATION 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. It has grown in status and prestige since its founding 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
songcompetition@wigmore-hall.org.uk
WEBSITE
http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/competitions
ELIGIBILITY
All singers and accompanying pianists must be under 33 at the date of the final of the competition for which they are applying.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Cash prizes | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | John Gilhooly OBE - Director, Wigmore Hall |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | April 3, 2015 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 8, 2015 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 10, 2015 |
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YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL AUDITIONS |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Young Concert Artists Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering and developing the careers of extraordinary classical musicians. The sole criteria are exceptional musicianship, virtuosity, and individuality. The musicians compete against a standard of excellence, not each other. There is no limit to the number of winners.
MAIN OFFICE
250 West 57th Street, Suite 1222
New York, NY 10107
auditions@yca.org
WEBSITE
http://www.yca.org/auditions
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants at the very beginning of a musical career, who offer repertoire within the categories listed, provide two appropriate letters of recommendation, and are not under U.S. management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • Brass Woodwinds Chamber Ensembles |
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| Cash prizes | None | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Susan Wadsworth, Director, Young Concert Artists, Inc. | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | August 21, 2015 | |
| Application notes | August 21 deadline for live applications, September 11 deadline for recorded applications. | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2015 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
November 2015 |
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