‘IVC a safe oasis.’

Opera Magazine spoke to artistic and general director Andrew Watts about the anniversary singing competition. What has the past year been like?

Winners 57th IVC Opera | Oratorio 2024

After a thrilling and atmospheric finale, the Portuguese mezzo-soprano Cláudia Ribas became the convincing winner of the 57th edition of the International Vocal Competition.

The finalists are known!

These were exciting days in Den Bosch. Artistic director Andrew Watts: ‘What a days full of singing these were. I am proud that the IVC was able to attract such great vocalists. They really are the cream of the crop, but all vocalists presenting themselves here in Den Bosch are already winners, having been selected out of 567 participants for the 2024 competition.

Helping next generation on its way

Brabant Cultureel spoke to Eva-Maria Westbroek: ‘Winning a prize at a competition can mean the beginning of a successful career. That you can help a next generation on its way, that's what I want to work for.'

Drama, passion, love and lust

On Saturday 14 and 21 September, you could just bump into an opera star at surprising locations. They surprised you with compelling arias and duets full of passion, drama, love and lust. Did you see them?

Where stars are born

Do you love to sing or want to learn about the world behind a concert? Then the IVC master classes are the place to be.

The curtain has not yet finally fallen

We will see you all from September 27 to October 5 for the First Round, Semi Finals and Finals of the 57th IVC Opera & Oratorio in 's-Hertogenbosch!

IVC 2024 results final YouTube preliminary round

After a long weekend of watching videos, the jury has selected the final singers to be admitted to the first round of the 57th International Vocal Competition Opera & Oratorio.