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The Lotte Lenya Competition |
![]() ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
A unique international theater singing contest that emphasizes wide-ranging repertoire and the acting of songs and arias within a dramatic context. The competition recognizes talented young singer/actors who are dramatically and musically convincing in repertoire ranging from opera/operetta to contemporary Broadway, including the works of Kurt Weill.
MAIN OFFICE
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
7 E. 20th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003
kwfinfo@kwf.org
WEBSITE
http://www.kwf.org
ELIGIBILITY
Open to singer/actors of all nationalities, ages 19 to 32.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice |
DETAILS |
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Travel Covered? | Yes |
Frequency | Annual |
Cash prizes | $10,000 to $50,000 |
Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
Jury size | 1 to 5 |
Application deadline | January 5, 2015** |
Application notes | The deadline to submit a video audition for the preliminary round is February 2, 2015. |
** The application deadline for the upcoming competition has passed. Inquiries and interested future applicants should visit the competition website for information. | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 13-14, 2015, National Opera Center, New York |
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 18, 2015, Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✔ Live | ✔ Web (live streaming or recorded) |
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