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 25-40 years old.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competitions is held yearly in New York City. This year’s competition will take place in March 2010.

The competition in 2010 will take place Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25 with Finals on Friday, March 26, 2010.

be notified in December 2009 by e-mail or

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

* The Wagner Competition [Open to singers ages 25 - 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 $ 150,000.00 will be awarded as follows:

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Top Prize ($15,000.00) $ 15,000.00

Eight First Prize ($10,000.00) $ 80,000.00

Six Second Prize ($ 5,000.00) $ 30,000.00

Five Third Prize ($ 3,000.00) $ 15,000.00

Five Encouragement ($ 2,000.00) $ 10,000.00

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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 December 2009 by e-mail or phone of their invitation to participate in the competition.