Please prepare 5 arias from the compulsory repertoire as follows:

• 3 arias from three different periods
  Period 1: 1600 - 1750
  Period 2: 1750 – 1830
  Period 3: 1830 - early 20th century
  Period 4: 20th century
• 2 arias from two different operas
  one of these two may be chosen from operetta.

These 5 arias are intended for the preliminary round auditions as well as the final round.

You may view and print the compulsory repertoire under the repertoire section.

• During auditions, each contestant performs one or two arias from the submitted repertoire. The first aria may be chosen by the singer, the second one (if requested) will be chosen by the jury.
• When auditioning during the final round, up to three arias from the submitted repertoire may be performed. The first piece will be chosen by the singer, the other arias by the jury.
• During the semi-final, one aria from the submitted repertoire will be performed (chosen by the jury).
• During the final, two arias from the submitted repertoire will be performed (chosen by the jury).

Piano Accompaniment

• During auditions and the final round the organizer will arrange for official piano accompanists and rooms for rehearsals. Both are free of charge.
• If competitors bring their own accompanists to auditions they may do so only in agreement with the organizer and at their own expense.

Piano Scores

• Contestants are required to bring the relevant scores to auditions and to the final round.