2021 Lyra New York International Vocal Competition
No Age Limit Online Opera
FIRST PLACE WINNER in OPERA Receives $1,000
$85 - January 31, 2021
Final Registration Fee Deadline.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Initial Round Deadline January 31, 2021
In one email, send:
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name, voice type, email address, phone, address
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2 professional references names and email addresses (not your voice teacher)
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name of current or most recent voice teacher
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pdf of resume
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jpg headshot, file labeled with your name
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links to recent audio and/or video of 2 contrasting opera arias
Semi-Finalists Materials Deadline March 1, 2021
In one email, send:
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name, voice type
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2 newly recorded audio and/or video links of 2 contrasting opera arias, in at least two languages. These arias can be the same as in the Initial Round, provided that they meet the criteria. (more info below)
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unedited only
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audio quality must be of good quality
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media liability release form
Finalists Materials Deadline April 30, 2021
In one email, send:
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name, voice type
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3 different new audio and/or video links of 3 contrasting opera arias, in three languages, of which one must be in English (more details below)
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unedited only
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audio quality must be of good quality
Winners Announced Summer, 2021
More information regarding submissions - please let us know if you have any questions.
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A singer who is advanced from the Initial Round to the Semi-Final Round, is to submit two new arias, OR the same two arias submitted for the initial round RE-RECORDED and in unedited audio and/or video format.
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The audio and/or video recordings submitted for the Finalist Round must be different than those previously submitted, and be recorded within no more than 6 months prior to the deadline (April 30, 2021).
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As we are in the middle of a pandemic, recordings with pre-recorded accompaniment tracks are accepted.
REGISTER NOW! Final Deadline for All Materials is January 31, 2021.