Top Singers to Compete in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Top Singers to Compete in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The 46th International Vocal Competition (IVC) in 's-Hertogenbosch will be held from the 11 to 25 September 2006. It will be the first time that the pre-selection, competition as well as related events will happen in one event. Top young singers from all over the world will come to the historical city of 's-Hertogenbosch.

IVC is the only international singing competition in the Netherlands, and many top classical singers launched their careers there. An IVC winner is assured of an international career. Winners in recent years were the Dutch talents Margriet van Reisen, Cora Burggraaf and Lenneke Ruiten, who now cause an international sensation. Some well known past winners include Jard van Nes, Robert Holl, Nelly Miricioiu, Elly Ameling, Thomas Hampson, Ileana Cotrubas. Many winners have since returned to 's-Hertogenbosch offering their experience and services to IVC. For example, bass singer Robert Holl (winner 1st prize, 1971) will be present this year as jury member, leader of a masterclass and singer in a symphonic concert.

A few young Dutch singers who took part in national pre-selections are assured of participation in the competition. All others must give proof of their capabilities in the International Pre-selections during the first week. These will be held in the 'Toonzaal', formerly a synagogue where several Jewish elements are still present.

The contest in the second week (First Round, Semi-Final and Final), will be held in the 'Theater aan de Parade'. Some members of the juries are the singers Roberta Alexander, Robert Holl and Christa Ludwig, pianist Rudolf Jansen and conductor Kenneth Montgomery.

During the event Christa Ludwig, Rudolf Jansen and others will give a masterclass.

In the Final on Sunday 24 September, a symphony orchestra ('Het Brabants Orkest') will accompany.

A total amount of over 40,000 euros is available as cash prizes; the first prize is 10,000 euros.

Contestants in the Semi-Final and Final must sing a mandatory song, created by the Dutch composer Robin de Raaff. Several arrangements of the song have been created which are suitable for all kinds of voices and various accompaniments.

Applying for the Competition is still possible. More information is available at www.ivc.nu or on request via e-mail address info@ivc.nu, or contact Marc Versteeg by telephone on +31 (0)73 6900999, fax number +31 (0)73 6901166 or by post:

International Vocal Competition
P.O.Box 1125
5200 BG 's-Hertogenbosch
the Netherlands

Source: International Vocal Competition

CONTACT: Marc Versteeg, +31 (0)73 6900999, fax +31 (0)73 6901166

Web site: http://www.ivc.nu/

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