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The International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch (IVC) was founded in 1954 and is the sole classical vocal competition in the Netherlands that involves oratorio and art song as well as opera, with much attention also being paid to 20th century and to contemporary music.Over the past 60 years the IVC has become a permanent fixture amongst international classical vocal competitions; as such it is one of the Netherlands’ most important cultural events from an international viewpoint. The IVC is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) and fervently supports the discovery and development of young vocal talent. The IVC’s purpose is described best through its own 'Triple D’ status: Discovery, Development and Delivery. Discovery through the Competition itself; Development through master classes given by renowned singers who are able to transmit their knowledge and technical skills; training weeks, summer schools and the provision of professional advice; Delivery of the singers to impresarios as well as to concert, opera and festival managements in the IVC’s professional network. The IVC promotes the careers of talented singers with recommendations and introductions to juries, concert managements, casting directors, impresarios, the media and concert and theatrical audiences. The juries for both the Preliminary Rounds and the Competition proper are made up of a combination of famous singers and highly-placed people in the opera and concert world. Those taking part in the Competition will also be given the opportunity to take part in master classes and a summer school; they will also be put in contact with various opera studios, orchestras and impresarios.﻿ 55th INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION 2022 OPERA | ORATORIO Grand Prix City of ’s-Hertogenbosch&nbsp;€ 7,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/andrei-danilov-98579/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrei Danilov</a>, tenor (Russia, 1988) Opera Prize€ 7,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/andrei-danilov-98579/performances/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrei Danilov</a>, tenor (Russia, 1988) Toonkunst Oratorio Prize€ 7,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/bella-adamova-42562/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bella Adamova</a>, Mezzo-soprano (Czech Republic, 1992) Wagner Prize of the Netherlands€ 3,000 cash prize, plus€ 2,000 scholarship prizeWinner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/silvia-ferreira-sequeira-2135658/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sílvia Sequeira</a>, Soprano (Portugal, 1992)The 'Wagnergenootschap Nederland' has consciously chosen to create a prize that will continue the education and further professional development of the winner. This amount can also be used to cover the costs of participation in masterclasses given by a Wagner specialist. Staetshuys Fund Prize€ 3,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/stanislaw-napierala-2119424/pl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stanisław Napierała</a>, Tenor (Poland, 1997)Second Prize for a Finalist in either the Opera or Oratorio category. Young Talent prize of the Province of North Brabant&nbsp;€ 3,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/yurii-strakhov-2113300/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yurii Strakhov</a>, Baritone (Ukraine, 2002)The Young Talent Prize of the Province of North Brabant is awarded to a singer under the age of 25. The winner will be determined in the Semi-finals. Van Riemsdijk Prize€ 2.500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/linsey-coppens-110007/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linsey Coppens</a>, Mezzo-soprano (Belgium, 1993)Prize will be given to the participant who best performs the compulsory piece&nbsp;Vermeer's Gold&nbsp;by composer Bart Visman and lyricist Marc Pantus. Marianne Blok Prize€ 2,000Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/xueli-zhou-2142930/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Xueli Zhou</a>, Soprano (China, 1992)For the most musically gifted coloratura soprano. The winner may also be determined in the First Round or Semi-finals. Edwin Rutten &amp; Annett Andriesen Audience Prize€ 1,500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/silvia-ferreira-sequeira-2135658/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sílvia Sequeira</a>, Soprano (Portugal, 1992) Prize Association Friends of the IVC€ 1,500Winner:<a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/irene-hoogveld-2129225/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Irene Hoogveld</a>, soprano (Netherlands, 1992) Press Prize€ 1,000Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/andrei-danilov-98579/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrei Danilov</a>, tenor (Russia, 1988) Junior Jury Prize€ 500Winner: <a href="https://www.operabase.com/artists/bella-adamova-42562/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bella Adamova</a>, mezzo-soprano (Czech Republic, 1992)Awarded by students in voice and music theatre. 56th INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION 2023LIEDDUOIVC LiedDuo Prize&nbsp;€ 7,500Prize was not awarded.Staetshuys Fund Prize (2nd Prize)&nbsp;€ 3,500Daria Brusova, Soprano (Russia, 1997) &amp; Mark Vaza, Pianist (Russia, 1999)Staetshuys Fund Prize (2nd Prize)&nbsp;€ 3,500Marie Maidowski, Soprano (Germany, 1998) &amp; Youngseob Jeon, Pianist (South Korea, 1989)Van Riemsdijk Prize (best performance Veronese’s Green)&nbsp;€ 3,000Giacomo Schmidt, Baritone (Germany, 1997) &amp; Jong Sun Woo, Pianist (South Korea, 1992)Van Amelsvoort Prize(best performance composition female composer)&nbsp;€ 2,500Marie Maidowski, Soprano (Germany, 1998) &amp; Youngseob Jeon, Pianist (South Korea, 1989)Friends of the IVC Prize&nbsp;€ 2,000Vinicius Costa da Silva, Bass-baritone (Brazil, 1995) &amp; Pierre-Nicolas Colombat, Pianist (France, 1992)Rudolf Jansen Prize&nbsp;€ 1,500Mark Vaza, Pianist (Russia, 1999)ANED Fund Audience Prize€ 1,500Giacomo Schmidt, Baritone (Germany, 1997) &amp; Jong Sun Woo, Pianist (South Korea, 1992)Press Prize&nbsp;€ 1,000Annabel Kennedy, Mezzo-soprano &amp; Ana Manastireanu, PianistJunior Jury Prize&nbsp;€ 500Annabel Kennedy, Mezzo-soprano (United Kingdom, 1997) &amp; Ana Manastireanu, Pianist (Romania, 1995)Engagement Prize International LiedFestival ZeistGiacomo Schmidt, Baritone (Germany, 1997) &amp; Jong Sun Woo, Pianist (South Korea, 1992)Engagement Prize Vrienden van het Lied (Friends of the Art Song) NetherlandsElenora Hu, Soprano (Netherlands, 1995) &amp; Amy Chang, Pianist (New Zealand, 1994) Registrations 57th International Vocal Competition Opera | Oratorio in 's-Hertogenbosch open.IVC ‘s-Hertogenbosch celebrates 70th anniversary in 2024! From 27 September to 5 October 2024, the International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch will organize the 57th edition, in which opera and oratorio are central. It will be possible for young singers of all nationalities, with an age limit to 34 years, to apply for this renowned competition. Preliminary rounds will be held in several places around the world, including Amsterdam and ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Lódz (Poland) and London, among others. There is also the possibility to audition via YouTube.The total prize money amounts to € 44.000. Prizes include the Grand Prix, which consists of € 15.000 and the Wagner Prize of € 5.000 offered by the Wagner Society Netherlands to continue the training and further development of the winner. Several other prizes such as the Young Talent Prize for singers under 25, are awarded and various concerts and engagement prizes are offered. In addition to the competition rounds participants also receive coaching sessions and masterclasses, jury feedback, the possibility of reimbursement of travel expenses from the semi-finals onwards and accommodation with host families.The international jury consists of, among others, soprano Roberta Alexander, countertenor Michael Chance, Rosemary Joshua (soprano - head Dutch National Opera Studio), Pål Moe (artistic administrator and casting adviser), Susanne Schmidt (casting director Flanders Opera), Karen Stone (director Opera Europa) and Monique Wagemakers (stage director). During the final on 5 October 2024, the singers will be accompanied by the PhilZuid led by conductor David Parry.The IVC has been founded in 1954. Its 70th anniversary will be celebrated during the grand finale next year. "Winning 's-Hertogenbosch" is a well-known fact in the international world of singing. The IVC opens doors for young classical singing talent. Over the years, the IVC has proved to be a springboard to world stages for big names such as: Elly Ameling, Measha Brueggergosman, Sarah Connolly, Viorica Cortez, Illeana Cotrubas, Linda Finnie, Ilse Eerens, Thomas Hampson, Robert Holl, Sophie Koch, Petra Lang, Claron McFadden, Yvonne Minton, Nelly Miricioiu, Jard van Nes, Jevgeni Nesterenko, Adrianne Pieczonka and Lenneke Ruiten. Prize winners from recent years are Pretty Yende, Daniela Köhler, Nadine Koutcher, Yajie Zhang, Josh Lovell and Andrei Danilov.Preliminary SelectionsSingers wishing to enter the Competition must take part in the Preliminary Selections (live auditions) or online via YouTube.13 February 2024Łódź, PolandAcademy of Music – Concert HallŻubardzka 2A, 91-032 Łódź, PolandApplication deadline: 23 January 2024Jury:Anna Radziejewska - Mezzo-soprano- University of Music Warsaw - Head of Vocal DepartmentAdam Zdunikowski - Tenor - Academy of Music BydgoszczPiotr Miciński - Bass - Academy of Music Łódź - Head of Vocal DepartmentAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC24 &amp; 25 February 2024Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam University of the ArtsOosterdokskade 151, 1011 DL Amsterdam, NetherlandsApplication deadline: 25 January 2024Jury:Annett Andriesen - Mezzo Soprano - former IVC General ManagerPaul McNamara - Tenor - Artistic Leader Dutch National Opera AcademyJosef Fuchs - Head of Artistic Affairs &amp; Casting Dutch National Touring OperaWaut Koeken - Intendant Opera ZuidAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC3 March 2024London, UKGuildhall School of Music and DramaSilk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT London, UKApplication deadline: 8 February 2024Jury:Nelly Miricioiu - SopranoSusan Bullock - SopranoSir John Tomlinson - BassMegan Stellar - Rayfield Allied Artist ManagementAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC16 &amp; 17 March 2024Berlin, GermanyStaatsoperUnter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin, GermanyApplications open: 10 January 2024Application deadline: 20 February 2024Jury:Tobias Hasan - Operndirektor - Berlin StaatsoperBoris Anifantakis - Head of Young Artist Programme - Berlin StaatsoperShirley Apthorp - International Music CriticAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVCPreliminary Selections - YouTube videoYouTube (group I) - Application deadline: 10 April 2024Jury:Kor-Jan Dusseljee - TenorWaut Koeken - Intendant Opera ZuidMarjolein Niels - Mezzo-soprano - Head Vocal Department Royal Conservatoire The HagueAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC 10 April 2024Colombo, Sri LankaApplications open: 8 February 2024Application deadline: 21 March 2024Venue tbdJury tbd22 April 2024New YorkCarl Fischer Building62 Cooper Square, New York, NY, 10003, USAApplications open: 1 February 2024Application deadline: 1 April 2024Jury:Peter Mark - Conductor - former director of Virginia OperaOlga Neuwirth - ComposerAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC 5 May 2024Salzburg, AustriaMozarteumApplications open: 1 March 2024Application deadline: 9 April 2024Jury tbdPreliminary Selections - YouTube videoYouTube (group II) - Application deadline: 25 June 2024Jury:Kor-Jan Dusseljee - TenorWaut Koeken - Intendant Opera ZuidMarjolein Niels - Mezzo-soprano - Head Vocal Department Royal Conservatoire The HagueAndrew Watts - Countertenor - General and Artistic Director IVC29 &amp; 30 June 2024’s-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsTheater aan de ParadeParade 23, 5211 KL 's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsApplications open: 1 March 2024Application deadline: 29 May 2024 Jury 2024The jury consists of, among others, Roberta Alexander (soprano), Michael Chance (countertenor), Rosemary Joshua (soprano - head Dutch National Opera Studio), Pål Christian Moe (artistic administrator and casting consultant), Susanne Schmidt (casting director Opera Vlaanderen), Karen Stone (director Opera Europa), Monique Wagemakers (stage director). More names will be announced in the coming period. Prizes 2024Several prizes will be awarded, including the Grand Prix - which consists of a special medal and € 15,000. The Wagner Society Netherlands created the Wagner Prize worth € 5,000 to continue the training and further professional development of the winner. The Van Riemsdijk Prize worth € 3,500 is awarded to the participant who best interprets the compulsory piece Veronese's Green by composer Bart Visman in the version for symphony orchestra. In addition, several other prizes, such as the Young Talent Award for singers under 25, are awarded and various concerts and engagements are offered. The IVC is a tough competition with a human touch, most aware of the pressures that young singers experience and strive to give every competitor – also the ones that do not win – a worthwhile experience that serves as an encouragement for the future. The IVC is an open community, a meeting place for all who work in and around opera, oratorio and Lied. The IVC also functions as a recourse center for young singers giving advice on problems they may encounter as well as career counselling. For more information: www.ivc.nu

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