Opera Viva! Italian Aria Competition
Inviting all young artists to enter the Opera Viva! Italian Aria Competition to showcase your artistry and
to be evaluated by world-class judges. Cash prizes and scholarships will be awarded.
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The competition will be divided into two age categories, open to collegiate singers (ages 18-24) and emerging professionals (ages 25-35).
Competitors must submit a recorded performance of one (1) opera aria in the Italian language.
The competition entry fee is $50. Competition entries are due no later than Monday, July 19, 2021. All competition logistics will be managed by our friends at CS Music.
The top performances in each division will be broadcast in an online event on Saturday, August 7 and the winners announced at that time.
Prizes
Emerging Professionals
FIRST PRIZE
$1000
Emerging Professionals
SECOND PRIZE
$500
Emerging Professionals
THIRD PRIZE
$300
Collegiate
FIRST PRIZE
$750 scholarship to Opera Viva! 2022
or $500 cash
Collegiate
SECOND PRIZE
$500 scholarship to Opera Viva! 2022
or $250 cash
Collegiate
THIRD PRIZE
$250 scholarship to Opera Viva! 2022
or $150 cash
Judges
