Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition 5 – 10 September 2009
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The deadline for applying to the 2009 competition was Friday 17 April 2009, and has now passed. Applications will no longer be accepted.
About the Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition
Wigmore Hall, in association with the Kohn Foundation, is pleased to launch its Sixth International Singing Competition. It takes place in London at Wigmore Hall from 5 - 10 September 2009.
In the 11 years since the first Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition, the event has grown in status and remit. The competition now:
- • Attracts singers and pianists of the highest standing, keen to embark on significant recital careers.
- • Provides a valuable opportunity for jury feedback and guidance
- • Promotes the interchange of ideas between artists who would otherwise be working in isolation all over the world.
- • Provides an important platform for public performance and the expansion of repertoire.
'It is a great privilege and pleasure for the Kohn Foundation to be once again associated with Wigmore Hall in the organisation of the International Song Competition for music lovers from all over the world.
During the week of the competition we will hear wonderful young vocalists present repertoire by great composers in different languages, accompanied by talented young pianists.
I firmly believe that all the participating artists will benefit greatly from the experience of performing before the sympathetic and discerning Wigmore Hall audience and we are sure that this will be a considerable help to furthering their career.' Dr. Ralph Kohn
Tickets
You can now buy tickets to all stages of the competition:
- • Day 1 11:00 AM 6 September
- • Day 2 11:00 AM 7 September
- • Semi Final Stage: 3:00 PM 8 September
- • Final Stage and Prize Giving: 6:00 PM 10 September
A £30 multibuy ticket is available for Day 1, Day 2 and the Semi-Final and is available from the box office on +44 (0)20 7935 2141
The Jury
We are pleased to announce our Jury for the 2009 competition:
- • Chair: John Gilhooly, Director of Wigmore Hall
- • Dr Ralph Kohn FRS
- • Sir Thomas Allen
- • Iain Burnside
- • Dame Anne Evans
- • Wolfgang Holzmair
- • Anneke Hogenstijn
- • Graham Johnson OBE
- • Dame Margaret Price
