The Classical Singers' Association (Singapore) is organising an Artsong competition to be held in April 2005 as part of a three-day artsong festival at the Esplanade Recital Studio. We are seeking interested participants from the Asia-pacific region for the competition so do check out the information and be part of this competition, the first of its kind in the region.

Details are below:

Event: FestaCanzone 2005 (Discovering Art Songs) Vocal Competition

Closing Date for entries: 15 March 2005 (Tuesday)

Quarter-Final Round: 10 April 2005 (Sunday)

Semi-Final: 15 April 2005 (Friday)

Grand Final: 16 April 2005 (Saturday)

Prizes (Singers):
1st - S$1500 & Trophy
2nd - S$1200 & Trophy
3rd - S$1000 & Trophy

Pianists
Best Piano Collaborator - $1000

3 Special Prizes
Best Chinese Art Song - S$200
Best German Lieder Interpretation - S$200
Best Languages - S$200

Winners will also be invited to perform for the closing recital of the festival with our invited adjudicators and clinicians.

Jury:
1) Tenor Master Kim Shin Whan (Korea)
2) Soprano Rachelle Gerodias (Philippines)
3) Pianist Dr Hong Pei Chi (Taiwan, ROC)
4) Mezzo-soprano Anna Koor (Singapore)
5) Baritone Roh Bae Jum (Korea)

For competition registration form and detailed rules and regulations, please visit www.festacanzone.com, call 9008 7963 or email for enquiries.

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