Competition PRocess

The Competition

An adjudication panel will determine the Finalists after consideration of all entries.

The Finals will be conducted privately in Sydney. Each Finalist will be required to perform some or all of the 4 items submitted on the recording, and will be interviewed about their proposal.

2011 rules and 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 2009 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 CV or Résumé (including age which is a requirement for the allocation of certain prizes)

Accompanist

Sharolyn Kimmorley AM is the official accompanist for the private performance.  Ms Kimmorley will be available for a one-hour rehearsal funded by the Competition.  Additional rehearsal time may be made in arrangement with Ms Kimmorley
at the singer’s expense.