International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch

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The International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch (IVC); is a music competition for classical singing founded in 1954. It is the only classical vocal competition in the Netherlands that also focuses on opera, oratorio and Lied.

This yearly event is organised by the International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch (IVC). The IVC is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions since 1959. The IVC offers singers the chance to perform for casting directors, concert managements, impresarios, the media and a concert and theatregoing audience.

Alongside its competition, the IVC also presents master classes, workshops, summer schools and concerts. Concerts are organised in collaboration with various organisations. The IVC also provides advice on repertoire, career possibilities, media management and auditioning.

The IVC has helped launch the careers of many internationally renowned singers (see List of notable IVC alumni). Annett Andriesen, herself an opera singer and a prizewinner of the IVC in 1975, was head of the IVC from 2008 until 2018. She has since been replaced by Ivan van Kalmthout. From 1 September 2023, British countertenor Andrew Watts has been appointed General and artistic director of the IVC.

The IVC is open to singers of all nationalities who have had conservatory training or have reached an equivalent level. The competition has two categories: Opera/oratorio and Lied Duo.

The 58th International Vocal Competition Theater in Song will be held from 25 - 28 September at Theater aan de Parade in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

The IVC offers young and talented singers the chance to perform for an international jury, casting directors, concert managements, impresarios, the media and public. The total prize money of the Theatre in Song competition amounts to €32.500. For more information about criteria, applications and Preliminary Rounds see www.ivc.nu

The International Jury of 2025 includes Iain Burnside Jury President, BBC Radio 3 programme maker, soprano Yvonne Kenny, bass Robert Holl, conductor, musicologist and artistic director of Musica Viva Australia Paul Kildea, Anita Crowe, programming Royal Concertgebouw, director Simon Burney and Andrew Comben, chief executive officer at Britten Pears Arts.

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