International classical singing competitions?

Question

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for international classical singing/opera competitions, preferably based in Europe. I've googled, but didn't find much. Perhaps somebody knows websites that list such competitions?

Not interested in stuff like "X-Factor" or "Britain got talent." Will choose best answer.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I think the links below might be of some help:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Federation_of_International_Music_Competitions

(Virtually all the major competitions - all musical instruments and voice taken together - are listed here)

http://www.musirelax.com/concoursclassique.html (site in French)



The following are among the most important international vocal competitions:



- ARD International Music Competition (Munich, Germany; Annual with vocal competition held very 3 years)

- Geneva International Music Competition (Geneva, Switzerland; Annual with vocal competition held every 2 years)

- Viotti International Music competition (Vercelli, Italy; Annual with vocal competiton held every 2 years)

- Queen Elisabeth Music Competition (Brussels, Belgium; Annual with vocal competiton held every 4 years)

- Paris International Opera Competition (Paris, France; Held every 2 years)

- Montreal International Musical Competition (Montréal, Canada; Annual with vocal competiton held every 3 years)



Best regards

Answer 2

Classical Singing Competitions

Answer 3

Verdian Voices International Singing Competition, Busseto

Toulouse International Singing Competition

Hertogenbosch International Singing Competition

Robert Schumann International Competition for Pianists and Singers, Zwickau

Verviers International Singing Competition

Francisco Viñas International Singing Competition, Barcelona

Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition, Helsinki

Bilbao International Singing Competition

Julián Gayarre - Pablo Sarasate International Singing and Violin Competition, Pamplona

Alexander Girardi International Singing Competition, Coburg

Shizuoka International Singing Competition, Hamamtsu

China International Singing Competition, Ningbo

Marseille International Opera Competition



That's probably more than enough I think...



Hope it helps ;)

Answer 4

Here are the principal European competitions for classically-trained singers:



BBC (Cardiff) Singer of the World

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/cardiffsinger/



Dutch International Vocal Competition in ´s Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

http://www.internationalvocalcompetition.com/



Queen Elisabeth Music Competition, Belgium

http://www.cmireb.be/en/



International Tchaikovsky Competition, Moscow, Russia

http://www.tchaikovsky-competition.com/en

Answer 5

how about any vocal competition for more 38years old? i have seen some like the Gerda Lissner and the one in Clermont...was wondering if there are more...

Answer 6

You can go to Your local library and pick up the book "Song Writer's Market" and it should answer all your questions.