Competition for Tenors 2023

Competition for Tenors 2023

Lugano, Switzerland

September 6-8, 2023

Age limit: born in 1990 or afterwards

Video recording uploaded on a private channel (i.e. youtube, vimeo, etc.), indicating on the application form the link, with place and date of the recording.

The recording must be integral (not edited or cut within the pieces. Cuts are possible only between pieces or between movements) and not be more than one year old.

The repertoire presented is free, with a duration between 35 and 40 minutes and must include:

• at least three pieces of three different periods (period 1: 1600-1750, period 2: 1750-1830, period 3: 1830-1900, period 4: 1900-2023)

• at least two different languages (the pieces are to be sung in the original language)

• pieces for voice and piano/harpsichord and/or solo voice

b) Programme for the second round (semi-final)

The candidate will present a freely chosen programme with a max duration of 25 minutes, that must include:

• at least two Lieder (o similar, Chansons/Romanzas/Songs)

• at least one opera aria (or oratorio)

• at least two periods (see above) must be included in the programme

• as in the first round, at least to languages must be represented.

During this round, the jury may request to hear only part of the chosen programme.

In the second round, it is permitted to present max two pieces of the first round (recording).

The presented programmes are binding, changes must be approved by the jury.

Programme for the third round (final)

The candidate will present a concert programme with a duration between 30 and 45 minutes without a break.

For the final round, the choice of the programme is free, both for the genres (opera, operetta, Lied, etc.) and for the periods, but it must build a thematic project. The jury will take into consideration the originality and consistency of the programme.

For the second and third round, a piano accompanist will be available. It is allowed to play with the own accompanist.

Application materials

1. completed registration online form

2. A black and white or colour photo

3. A photocopy of the passport or other identity document

4. Short curriculum vitae (résumé) in Italian or English (max. one A4 page)

Incomplete applications can be rejected.

1st prize: €12,000

2nd prize: €8,000

3rd prize: €5,000

Further information and application: https://www.giannibergamoaward.ch/competition