Tenor Quinn Bernegger sings an aria from Thomas' Opera Mignon
Baritone Bruno Roy sings an aria from Bizet's Opera Le Pêcheurs de Perles
Soprano Sara Schabas was a finalist on the 2013 Competition
Tenor Quinn Bernegger sings an aria from Thomas' Opera Mignon
Grand Concours
Application
General information
Applications for 2020 are now open
Prizes
First Prize: $3,000
Second Prize: $2,000
Third Prize: $1,000
Application information
Application is free
Open to all nationalities
Ages 18 to 25 (on the day of the Finals)
All completed applications should be received by TBA
Application deadline: February 1, 2020
Finals
March 20, 2020
Butler School of Music
University of Texas in Austin
Material
Application Material
2 Audio Recordings:
1 French Opera Aria, by a French composer
1 French Art Song, by a French composer
If you have a doubt whether a composer is French, please contact us
Recordings should be audio recordings, preferably in mp3 format
Filled application form
1 Photo
Material should be submitted by email at info@favaopera.org
Finals' Program
1 French Opera aria by a French composer
3 French Art Songs by one single French composer
(if you have a doubt whether a composer if French, please contact us)
Selections may include the pre-selection repertoire or not
All completed applications will be evaluated by a specialized panel of judges. 10 singers will be selected for the Finals in Austin.
Finals will take place at the Bates Recital Hall of the Butler School of Music of the University of Texas in Austin. The Jury will be composed of a panel of international experts.
The Finals are open to the public.
Participants will be responsible for their individual airfare to Austin, Texas, and for their transportation and accomodation.
Accompanists will be provided.