Hong Kong International Operatic Singing Competition
Hong Kong International Operatic Singing Competition aims to recognise and help develop young singers from all around the world ageing from 18 to 32 years old. Application to the HKIOSC 2020 is NOW OPENED until the 31st December 2019.
A panel of International Jury will review all applications and select 24 Semi-finalists. 8 Finalists will compete for 4 prizes, totalling beyond USD25,000. The competition will also be recorded and broadcasted on radio and online, maximising competitors’ exposure in the media.
During the competition period, competitors will be provided accommodation at a 4-star hotel.
OUR INTERNATIONAL JURY
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Chair of International Jury
Renowned soprano
Chair of the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
Sumi Jo
International Soprano
Artist for Peace of UNESCO
Dennis O’Neill
International tenor
Founder and Director,
Wales International Academy of Voice
Rockwell Blake
Renowned tenor
Officier of the Ordre des
Arts et des Lettres
Peter Katona
Director of Casting,
Royal Opera House (London)
Sophie Joyce
Director of Lindemann Programme,
The Metropolitan Opera
Lo Kingman
Producer and Director
Director-General of Musica Viva (HK)
Prizes
First Prize
- Gold Medal
- Diploma of Distinction
- A contract for a role in a Musica Viva opera production and/or a solo part in a concert performance.
Second Prize
- Silver Medal
- Diploma of Distinction
- A contract for a role in a Musica Viva opera production and/or a solo part in a concert performance.
Third Prize
- Bronze Medal
- Diploma of Merit
- A contract for a role in a Musica Viva opera production and/or a solo part in a concert performance.
Audience Prize
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- Diploma of Merit
- A contract for a role in a Musica Viva opera production or a solo part in a concert performance.
Medals and cash prizes are sponsored by Chow Sang Sang.
Schedule
31 December 2019
1 April 2020
20 April 2020
24, 25 June 2020
These concerts will be open to the public.
28 June 2020
The Finals will be presented in the form of a concert open to the public.
Application to HKIOSC 2020
The Hong Kong International Operatic Singing Competition 2020 is now open. Apply now to get started with your journey to compete in Hong Kong!
Credits
The event is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Generous sponsorship has been received from Chow Sang Sang International Holdings Limited. The support given by the Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong is gratefully acknowledged. Gratitude is also given to RTHK 4 as our Media Partner.
