Young singing and opera professionals from France or abroad, this 16th international Opera Aria and French Melody Competition is for you.
The event has built a Europe-wide reputation and offers substantial prizes.
The Competition could be your opportunity to win a renowned award and follow in the footsteps of leading young talents such as:
Alexia Cousin, Sébastien Droy, Alketa Cela, François Lis, Nathalie Gaudefroy, Isabelle Ducret, Bruno Ranc, Anna kasian, Elisabeth Bailey, Simone Riksman, Gaëlle Arquez…
1st Prize : €5,000
2nd Prize : €3,000
3rd prize : €1,500
1st Prize - French Melody : €3,000
Other prizes will be awarded by decision of the Jury.
Competition Organisation :
. Piano accompanists will be available for participants throughout the duration of the Competition.
. The finalists will work with the orchestra from 13th November and will also receive a fixed amount to cover their accommodation expenses from "Mâcon Symphonies"
. The compulsory melodies will be composed by an internationally renowned master singer.
Jury :
. The jury will be chaired by the main composer.
.The jury will include representatives of the Music Academies of Paris, Amsterdam and London
Organisation, Enrolments :
. To enrol:
- Via internet, download the enrolment form and return it by 30 September 2009 to :
Mâcon Symphonies – Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental – 3 Rue de la Préfecture – 71000 Mâcon - France
- The Competition organisers are at your disposal to help you look for accommodation.
Send an e-mail to: contact@symphonies-automne.com
Program of the competition
On Tuesday, November 10th
Quarterfinal with piano
Program in the choice of the candidate
• An operatic aria and a French melody
on Wednesday, November 11th
Semi-final with piano
Programs:
• An operatic aria (choice on a preestablished list)
• The compulsory melody (consisted specially for the competition(help)) and a French melody (in the choice)
on Sunday, November 15th
Finale with the symphony orchestra of Mâcon
Programs:
• Two airs (choice on a preestablished list) and the compulsory melody.
Prize list - Recital of the prize-winners and the concert of fence presented by Frédéric Lodéon
For any categories of voices, the age limit is fixed to 35 years.
Enrolment fee in the competition : 50€
Pledge: 50€
Download our enrolment Form 2009

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Dépliant 2009