Association of English Singers and Speakers

Preliminaries: November 19, 2023

Finals: November 26, 2023

Competitors are asked to present and sing a themed recital of classical ‘Art Songs’ and the spoken word, with original English texts. (N.B.’Art Songs’ does NOT include opera, oratorio, operetta or musical theatre). The integrated programme may include spoken links and must contain poetry and/ or prose. The programme should not exceed 20 minutes in total. Candidates should provide their own accompanist. The entire programme must be delivered from memory in both rounds. The judges will give equal emphasis to the spoken and sung elements of the programme.

Age limit: 18-23 on or before November 26, 2023

Application fee: £20

First Prize – £1,000 Second Prize – £600 Third Prize – £400 Accompanists’ Prize – £500

Further information: https://www.aofess.org.uk/projects/the-dorothy-richardson-english-song-prize-2023

Application form: https://www.aofess.org.uk/dorothy-richardson-english-song-prize