2017 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Blue Danube International Opera Conducting Competition 2017 (7th Edition) |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The competition comprehensively tests (over three rounds) how well a conductor works with a professional orchestra, choir, and soloists. The jury evaluates the conductor's ability to rehearse, guide, and inspire those on stage, both verbally and non-verbally through gesture and command. Several operas in diverse styles are required.
MAIN OFFICE
Blue Danube Musikimpresario GmbH
Strozzigasse 31
A-1080 Wien (Vienna)
AUSTRIA
info@musikimpresario.com
WEBSITE
http://www.musikimpresario.com/blue-danube-competition-2017.html
ELIGIBILITY
No age limit. Conductors must submit their CV; recent video/audio tapes of opera, symphonic or other conducting; and complete the application for found on the Competition's webpage. Acceptance based on training and experience appropriate for such a Competition
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Cash prizes | None |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Maestro Niels Muus, Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | June 15, 2017 |
| Competition dates | July 17-28, 2017 |
| Application notes | Open until 60 conductors apply, are accepted, and confirm the Competition places with deposits. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
All three rounds take place at State Opera Rousse/Bulgaria with the entire opera company: orchestra, choir, soloists, pianists & stage manager and director |
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FINALS (live rounds)
All three rounds take place at State Opera Rousse/Bulgaria with the entire opera company: orchestra, choir, soloists, pianists & stage manager & director |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2015 Junghyun James Cho, Korea
2013 Lorenzo Coladonato, Italy
2011 Vinicius Kattah, Brazil
2009 Marco Bons, Holland
2007 Naotaka Tachibana, Japan
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