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2 days ago
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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
The July 11 auditions at the National Opera Center offer a direct path to $41,000+ prize pool in Asia's premier vocal competition NEW YORK, July 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Date: July 11, 2025 Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit View source version on Contacts Daegu International Vocal Music CompetitionSecretary-General, Janghwan Choo+82-53-656-7733dgvocalmusic@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
2 days ago
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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. "Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure." Share UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit
Malaysia Sun
3 days ago
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- Malaysia Sun
Xinhua Silk Road: Summer music feast draws crowds of attendees in
BEIJING , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In northeast China, "Ice City" Harbin, also famed as a "City of Music" in Asia, is seeing crowds of participants from 39 countries and regions thronging its summer music gala. Photo shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 37th Harbin Summer Music Festival in Heilongjiang, northeast China on June 27, 2025. Opened on June 27, the 37th Harbin Summer Music Festival co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Harbin municipal government offers locals and visitors a fantastic chance to revel in the charm of music. The festival, which sets seven sections including the opening shows, national-level performances and the "Capital of East Asian Culture"-themed art week, will last till September this year. Among its diverse activities, there are three international musical contests, namely the 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition, the 20th World Saxophone Congress and the 7th Harbin International Accordion Art Week. In the Chinese city, also an ideal summer retreat, other 79 Chinese and foreign thematic performances are either ongoing or underway now, not to mention the 3,000-plus on-agenda artistic activities for mass amusement. With an around century-long musical history and cultural heritages integrating both oriental and western cultures, Harbin boasts an enchanting aura and unique charms, said Peter Paul Kainrath, president of World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). This year, Kainrath hoped WFIMC's annual meeting held in Harbin could be a good start for it to maintain close and friendly exchanges with Harbin and other Chinese cities, expecting dialogues and cooperation in a wide range of sectors. As one of the cradles of Chinese modern music, Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, is endeavoring to illuminate different cultures through the catchy and diverse music of its summer music festival. Original link:
Korea Herald
3 days ago
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- Korea Herald
Xinhua Silk Road: Summer music feast draws crowds of attendees in "Ice City" in NE. China
BEIJING, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In northeast China, "Ice City" Harbin, also famed as a "City of Music" in Asia, is seeing crowds of participants from 39 countries and regions thronging its summer music gala. Opened on June 27, the 37th Harbin Summer Music Festival co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Harbin municipal government offers locals and visitors a fantastic chance to revel in the charm of music. The festival, which sets seven sections including the opening shows, national-level performances and the "Capital of East Asian Culture"-themed art week, will last till September this year. Among its diverse activities, there are three international musical contests, namely the 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition, the 20th World Saxophone Congress and the 7th Harbin International Accordion Art Week. In the Chinese city, also an ideal summer retreat, other 79 Chinese and foreign thematic performances are either ongoing or underway now, not to mention the 3,000-plus on-agenda artistic activities for mass amusement. With an around century-long musical history and cultural heritages integrating both oriental and western cultures, Harbin boasts an enchanting aura and unique charms, said Peter Paul Kainrath, president of World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). This year, Kainrath hoped WFIMC's annual meeting held in Harbin could be a good start for it to maintain close and friendly exchanges with Harbin and other Chinese cities, expecting dialogues and cooperation in a wide range of sectors. As one of the cradles of Chinese modern music, Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, is endeavoring to illuminate different cultures through the catchy and diverse music of its summer music festival.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Xinhua Silk Road: Summer music feast draws crowds of attendees in "Ice City" in NE. China
BEIJING, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In northeast China, "Ice City" Harbin, also famed as a "City of Music" in Asia, is seeing crowds of participants from 39 countries and regions thronging its summer music gala. Opened on June 27, the 37th Harbin Summer Music Festival co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Harbin municipal government offers locals and visitors a fantastic chance to revel in the charm of music. The festival, which sets seven sections including the opening shows, national-level performances and the "Capital of East Asian Culture"-themed art week, will last till September this year. Among its diverse activities, there are three international musical contests, namely the 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition, the 20th World Saxophone Congress and the 7th Harbin International Accordion Art Week. In the Chinese city, also an ideal summer retreat, other 79 Chinese and foreign thematic performances are either ongoing or underway now, not to mention the 3,000-plus on-agenda artistic activities for mass amusement. With an around century-long musical history and cultural heritages integrating both oriental and western cultures, Harbin boasts an enchanting aura and unique charms, said Peter Paul Kainrath, president of World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). This year, Kainrath hoped WFIMC's annual meeting held in Harbin could be a good start for it to maintain close and friendly exchanges with Harbin and other Chinese cities, expecting dialogues and cooperation in a wide range of sectors. As one of the cradles of Chinese modern music, Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, is endeavoring to illuminate different cultures through the catchy and diverse music of its summer music festival. Original link: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
