The Gerda Lissner Foundation holds an Annual International Vocal Competition that is open to men and women 21 to 35 years old, regardless of nationality. A special Wagnerian Division exists within the competition, with an age range of 30-40 years old.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competitions is held yearly in New York City. This year’s competition will take place in late March & early April 2012.

The competition in 2012 will take place at the Liederkranz Foundation, Inc. 6 East 87th Street, NYC 10128 on the following dates:

First Round Monday, March 26 through Thursday, March 29 with Finals on Friday, March 30, 2012.

Second Round Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 3 with Finals on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

The competition is divided into two parts:

* The General Competition [Open to singers ages 21 - 35]

* The Wagner Competition [Open to singers ages 30 - 40]

There is no language requirement for the General Competition. The competition within the Wagnerian Division must be in German.

The competition is for singers who are pursuing a professional career in Opera, and are judged by a panel comprised of prestigious professionals in the music world.

Winners in the competition are granted awards ranging from $2,000 to $15,000, based upon placement in the competition.

A total of $ 200,000.00 will be awarded as follows:

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Two Top Prizes ($15,000.00) $ 30,000.00

Ten First Prizes ($10,000.00) $ 100,000.00

Eight Second Prizes ($ 5,000.00) $ 40,000.00

Six Third Prizes ($ 3,000.00) $ 18,000.00

Six Encouragements ($ 2,000.00) $ 12,000.00

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Top Prize, First Prize and Second Prize winners of The Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competition cannot reapply. Third Prize and Encouragement Award winners may reapply for future competitions.

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If selected, applicants will be notified in early March 2012 by e-mail or phone of their invitation to participate in the competition. The Foundation will provide an accompanist for all participants, free of charge.