Tyrolean Classical Singer Award

The state of Tyrol and the EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL are writing the Tyrolean Classical Singing Award in cooperation with the ORF Tirol.

The prize, which is awarded every two years, is a gifted grant from the state of Tyrol to support education and training and is endowed with € 5.000,00.

Mrs. Landesrätin Dr. Beate PALFRADER on the intentions of the state of Tyrol: "Tyrol has a great potential of gifted young musicians. The Tyrolean Classical Singing Award is an important impulse for the gifted and supports up-and-coming talents on their way to an international career. "

FINAL

The public finale will take place on 4.Oktober 2018 at ORF Landesstudio Tirol / Studio 3.

ORF Tirol Country Director Helmut KRIEGHOFER for the support of ORF TIROL: "As the initiator of the Josef Kuderna scholarship for young Tyrolean actors 2015, I am particularly pleased that the ORF Tirol can now offer talented Tyrolean up-and-coming musicians a classical stage to appreciate their skills. Alternating with the Tyrolean Classical Instrumentalist Award, these prizes will be awarded to young Tyrolean artists in the ORF Tyrol over the next few years. "

JURY

Initiator Eva LIND on the task: "I am delighted that I have been able to launch the Tyrolean Classical Singing Prize with our EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL.

As a singer, I know how important support is right at the beginning of a career. In addition to the chance of generous support, the award winners also have the opportunity to make several public appearances - including at the GRANDE FINALE of the Eva Lind Music Academy in Tyrol and at concerts in Germany and abroad.

My heartfelt thanks especially to the state of Tyrol and the ORF Tyrol for the willingness to support this project both financially and medially. "

JURY:

Helmut Schmid (Landesmusikdirektor), jury chairman

Angelika Wolff (Opera director at the Tiroler Landestheater)

Prof. Gabriele Erhard (Head of the Vocal Department at the Tyrolean State Conservatory)

Prof. Eva Lind (Head of the Music Academy Tyrol)

Seokwon Hong (1, Kapellmeister at the Tiroler Landestheater)

PRICES

WINNER PRICE:

• Funding training worth € 5.000, -
• Performance at the Grande Finale EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL 2018
• Guest appearance at the Tiroler Landestheater

PRIZE:

• Scholarship for a masterclass of the EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL 2019
• Performance at the Grande Finale EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL 2018

AWARDS CEREMONY

is carried out by Governor Günther PLATTER and Ms. Landesrätin dr. Beate PALFRADER in the Silver Hall in Schwaz during the gala eventEVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL GRANDE FINALE at 18.11.2018.

Other contributors to the GRANDE FINALE:

Tyrolean State Youth Orchestra

Chamber singer Vesselina Kasarova

Winner of the prima la musica national competition

Graduates of the EVA LIND MUSIC ACADEMY TIROL

Conditions of Participation Tyrolean Classical Singing Award

eligibility

Singers who have been born or raised in the Tyrol or whose center of life is studying music in Tyrol can apply for the award. The minimum age of applicants is 16 years, the maximum age 28 years - each deadline 31.8.2018.

In case of doubt, the jury will decide on the eligibility. The legal process is excluded.

applications

Musicians who complete a training or further education at a music school, at the conservatory or at a university can apply for funding. The following documents must be provided for the application:

• Tabular CV
• Description of the planned education and training
• unedited video or audio documentation: 2 songs / arias from different style epochs (one of the two pieces submitted may be selected by the jury for the final)

Jury & award

• The submitted documents are evaluated by the jury and the best candidates are invited for public audition. The jury is responsible for the award proposal, it exercises the office completely free and independent, their decisions are incontestable, legal recourse is excluded.

• The winner of the prize is awarded by the province of Tyrol. As proof of the use, a confirmation of the student's success as well as a proof of the payment of the tuition fees or training costs is to be presented.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to: info@musikakademie.tirol

The application period ends on 31. August 2018. Applications must be received by EVA LIND MUSIKAKADEMIE TIROL by that time.

The final selection takes place on 4. October 2018 to 10: 00h in front of audience in ORF Landesstudio Tirol.

Registration for the Tyrolean Singer Award

Attention: Only native Tyroleans can participate or musicians who grew up in Tyrol or whose center of life (music study) is in Tyrol. - Please send your application by e-mail to the following address: info@musikakademie.tirol.

Your application should include the following points:

- First name Last Name
- Gender
- Address / Zip code / City / Country
- telephone number
- Age
- Place of birth
- Tabular CV
- description of musical education
- Audio / video files
- Your email address