Page 12 - 2020 Classical Singer Magazine January Summer Program Issue

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THE
GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION
and excel in the world of opera. Winners are judged by a panel comprised of prestigious professionals in the music world.
NO FEE TO ENTER
The competition is divided into two parts:
THE GENERAL DIVISION (Open to singers ages 21-35) THE WAGNERIAN DIVISION (Open to singers ages 30-45)
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LIEDERKRANZ FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION 2020 The Gerda Lissner Foundation was created to provide young opera singers with the financial support they need to pursue their craft
March 30, 31 April 1, 2 ; finals on April 4
TOP PRIZE IN BOTH DIVISIONS:
$15,000 sponsored by
THE LIEDERKRANZ FOUNDATION
April 3; finals on April 4
First Prize: $10,000 Second Prize: $5,000 Third Prize: $3,000 Grant $2,000 Encouragement $1,000
“One of the most benevolent sources of support for young artists is the Gerda Lissner Foundation, and also one of New York’s most prestigious voice competitions.” — OPERA NEWS
Email Applications must be received by February 26,2020, 3 PM EST. The competition will take place at the Liederkranz Foundation, 6 East 87th Street, New York City. For more information please visit our web site: www.gerdalissner.org
Winners of the 2020 competition will be presented in concert, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 3:00PM at Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
The Gerda Lissner Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, NY, NY 10065 Tel: 212.826.6100 Fax: 212.826.0366 gerdalissner@aol.com
12 Classical Singer / Jan/Feb 2020