The International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition is an annual competition for young opera singers. It has been described as "THE 'springboard' for a career in opera",[1] or the "singers' stock exchange, the 'Wall Street of Voices'".[2]

Hans Gabor (founder of the Wiener Kammeroper) created the contest in 1982 to promote the careers of emerging opera artists. Categories for operetta and accompaniment were added later. The competition is judged by a panel of opera managers, agents, and media representatives. Competitors from around the world participate, with the qualifying round of competition taking place in 50 cities.[3] A number of different prizes are awarded, including cash and opera engagements.[2]

The competition was the subject of a 2012 documentary film, Wall Street of Voices.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "SA opera singer wins international competition". Cape Town Opera. 8 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 "How the Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition Became the Biggest Singers' Stock Exchange in the World". Wiener Kammeroper. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "29th International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition 2010". Boesendorfer. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Wall Street of Voices". Medici.tv. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
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