2010 Opera Awards

Rules & Conditions

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination in the Opera Awards, a singer must:

(i)         Be an Australian citizen or resident

(ii)        Have sung at least 2 principal roles with a recognised professional opera company since January 2008 and provide documentation confirming this.

 

There is no age limit.

 

Repertoire/Requirements

Participants must submit the following by using the online entry application:

 

- A recent audio recording of the singer performing four (4) arias in the original language (at least two different languages) with piano accompaniment only

 

- A complete and clearly written proposal and evaluation, with detailed budget, of the study/singing activity for which funding is required (noting that the majority of the funds must be used overseas)

 

- A current biography (including age which is a requirement for the allocation of certain prizes)

 

Entry Process and Competition Dates and Venues

See the “Entry” page for details on how to enter the Competition and see the “Information” page for dates and venues.

 

Accompanist

An accompanist will be provided for the Finals performance.  The official accompanist will be available for a one-hour rehearsal prior to the performance.  This rehearsal is funded by the Competition.  Additional rehearsal time may be made in arrangement with the accompianist at the singer’s expense.

 

Adjudication

An adjudication panel comprising Richard Bonynge CBE AO, Anke Hoeppner, and John Pringle AM will determine the Finalists after consideration of the recordings and proposals.

 

The Finals will be conducted privately in Sydney with the original adjudicators joined by Dr. Di Bresciani. Each Finalist will be required to perform some or all of the 4 items submitted on the recording.  The adjudicators will also interview each Finalist about their proposal and may request some additional technical/vocal demonstrations. 

 

Music

A legible bound copy of the music is to be provided to the accompanist in advance of the rehearsal.

 

Winner of the Opera Awards

The winner will be invited to perform at the Australian Singing Competition’s Finals Concert in Sydney with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra conducted by Giovanni Reggioli (courtesy Opera Australia).  The winner will also be required to attend the Piano Rehearsal, Sitzprobe, and General Rehearsal.

 

The winner is required to give a recital in Melbourne for the sponsor at a mutually acceptable time.