- International Vocal Competition ´s-Hertogenbosch
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The International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch (IVC) is a biannual singing competition held in the Dutch city of 's-Hertogenbosch. Next to the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition and the Charles Hennen Concours, it is the only other international classical music competition in the Netherlands. Considered one of the more important international vocal competitions, the competition has helped launched the careers of such great vocalists as Elly Ameling, Jules Bastin, Measha Brueggergosman, Ileana Cotrubas, Robert Holl, Thomas Hampson, Howard Haskin, Wolfgang Holzmair, Petra Lang, Nelly Miricioiu, Ladislav Mráz, Wolfgang Schöne, Hans Wilbrink, and Ruth Ziesak. The 48th International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch is scheduled to be held from 17–26 September 2010 with preliminary rounds being held the week prior.
The IVC is open to singers of all nationalities who have had conservatory training or have reached an equivalent level. However, there is an age cap of 31 for women and 34 for men. The competition has three categories: "Opera", "Oratorio and Song", and "All-round". Competitors may only compete in one of the three categories. In the most recent competition, held in 2008, a total of 175 candidates from more than 40 countries participated. The IVC is currently directed by Annett Andriesen, herself a past winner of the 1975 competition.
48th International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch 2010
The 48th edition of the International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch is to be held from 17–26 September 2010 . Preliminary rounds are planned from 13–15 September 2010.
Jury International Preliminary Rounds
Evelyn Lear (soprano), Marion van den Akker (mezzo-soprano), Arnold Alons (casting director in Toulouse and Chile) and Martin Wright (artistic director Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera). Chairperson is Annett Andriesen (singer, teacher and director of the IVC). Candidates will be selected to go forward to the First Round. They will be judged on voice, technique, musicality, presentation, intonation and potential.
International Jury
Dunja Vejzović (soprano), Edith Wiens (soprano), Sergei Leiferkus (baritone), Hein Meens (tenor), Ivan van Kalmthout (artistic administration Gran Teatre Liceu, Barcelona), Hein Mulders (artistic administration De Nederlandse Opera, Amsterdam) and Lenore Rosenberg (Metropolitan Opera, New York). The chairman of the jury is Hans Hierck (musicologist and former orchestra director). Candidates will be judged on musicality, understanding of style, choice of repertoire, quality of voice, presentation, intonation and potential.
Press Jury
Journalists Hans Heg, Peter van der Lint, Paul Korenhof, Bela Luttmer, Erna Metdepenninghen and Marjolijn Sengers.
Young Persons’ Jury
The Young Persons’ Jury consists of students from the Fontys Conservatorium in Tilburg and of pupils from St. Jans College.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: Prize of the City of ’s-Hertogenbosch € 10,500
- 2nd Prize: Diorapthe Opera Prize € 7,500
- 3rd Prize: Arleen Auger All-Round Prize € 5,000
- Margie Weideman Song Prize € 5,000
- Toonkunst Oratorio Prize € 5,000
- Province of North Brabant Prize for young talent € 3,500
- Staetshuys Fund Prize for young Dutch talent € 3,500
- Prize for the Dutch Composition € 2,500
- Audience prize € 2,500
- NPS Media Prize € 2,500
- Young Person’s Prize € 500
- Engagement prizes
- Laureate Concerts
- Elly Ameling Lied Course
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