57ste IVC Opera | Oratorio 2024
The International Vocal Competition (IVC) will organize the 57th edition of the competition in 2024, in which Opera and Oratorio are central. International singers compete for a total of € 45,500 prize money.
The Birthday Party
Saturday, 5 October
Final with Philzuid led by conductor David Parry
19.00 hours | Casinozaal
The competition week concludes with an exciting finale. The time has finally come: which of the finalists will go home with the top prize?
In conversation with Dame Gwyneth Jones
Saturday, 5 October
15.30 hours | Pleinzaal
IVC general and artistic director Andrew Watts in conversation with legendary Wagner's soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones. In this intimate setting, Dame Gwyneth talks about her career and her hopes for the future of opera and the survival of the cultural landscape.
Masterclass Eva-Maria Westbroek
Saturday, 5 October
13.00 uur | Pleinzaal
This master class will be conducted by Eva-Maria Westbroek, one of the most acclaimed and widely recognised opera singers today.
Masterclass Gwyneth Jones
Friday, 4 October
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
Singers not selected for the final will have the chance to develop further during the master classes given by the various judges. The master classes are fascinating and interesting for anyone who loves singing.
Masterclass Michael Chance
Friday, 4 October
15.00 hours | Pleinzaal
Singers not selected for the final will have the chance to develop further during the master classes given by the various judges. The master classes are fascinating and interesting for anyone who loves singing.
Masterclass Roberta Alexander
Thursday, 3 October
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
Singers not selected for the final will have the chance to develop further during the master classes given by the various judges. The master classes are fascinating and interesting for anyone who loves singing.
Masterclass Rozemary Joshua
Thursday, 3 October
15.00 hours | Pleinzaal
Singers not selected for the final will have the chance to develop further during the master classes given by the various judges. The master classes are fascinating and interesting for anyone who loves singing.
A Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, 2 October
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
This specially curated programme to mark the 70th anniversary of the IVC will feature IVC prize winners from the Netherlands performing an exuberant programme of arias, duets and ensembles with pianist Hans Eijsackers. A guest performance by the children of Kindcentrum De Sprong will make this concert extra festive.
Semifinals
Tuesday, 1 October
11.00 hours | Pleinzaal
During the semi-final, all contestants will also sing the specially written work Veronese’s Groen, by lyricist Marc Pantus and composer Bart Visman.
