We invite young opera singers to participate in the Ada Sari International Vocal Artistry Competition! The 20th edition of the Competition will take place from May 6th until May 13th, 2023. Applications for the 20th edition can be sent until January 16th, 2023.
It is one of the two largest international competitions for opera singers in Poland, held in Nowy Sącz continuously every two years since 1985. It was in Nowy Sącz that artists such as Piotr Beczała, Andrzej Dobber, Milijana Nikolić, Anna Simińska, Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, or Miriam Albano began their careers.
Since 2014 Polish dramatic mezzo-soprano Małgorzata Walewska has been appointed the competition's Artistic Director.
Since 2014 Polish dramatic mezzo-soprano Małgorzata Walewska has been appointed the competition's Artistic Director.
AWARDS
- three awards in separate male and female categories
1st prize in each group - the equivalent of € 5,000 - special prize for the best performance of a piece by W.A. Mozart
- special prize for the best performance of a piece by a Polish composer
- Ada Sari's prize for the best coloratura soprano
- prize for the best accompanist
IMPORTANT DATES
16.01.2023 - Deadline for receiving applications
14.02.2023 - Announcement of the list of qualified participants of the competition
until 28.02.2023 - Submission of application forms by qualified participants
6.04.2023 - Draw to determine participant's' order of performances
6.05.2023 - Competition Opening
7-8.05.2023 - Stage I
9-10.05.2023 - Stage II
11.05.2023 - Rehearsal with the orchestra for finalists
12.05.2023 - Stage III
13.05.2023 - Awards Ceremony and Winners Gala Concert
14.02.2023 - Announcement of the list of qualified participants of the competition
until 28.02.2023 - Submission of application forms by qualified participants
6.04.2023 - Draw to determine participant's' order of performances
6.05.2023 - Competition Opening
7-8.05.2023 - Stage I
9-10.05.2023 - Stage II
11.05.2023 - Rehearsal with the orchestra for finalists
12.05.2023 - Stage III
13.05.2023 - Awards Ceremony and Winners Gala Concert