The TS Burstow

Opera Gala

Saturday 9 May 7.00 pm

 First prize: $2000   Runner Up: $500

 With the generous support of TS Burstow the 2009 Toowoomba Eisteddfod will feature a major operatic competition on Saturday 9 May at 7.00 pm.

 Heats: Saturday 9 May 12.30 pm

 To be eligible, competitors must enter Section 25 (Operatic Aria), Section 26 (Art Song) and Section 27 (Oratorio Solo or Solo Cantata) to be held on Saturday 9 May. The competitor gaining the highest aggregate points in these Sections will be awarded the FG Chamberlin Memorial Trophy.  

The six highest ranking performers from these three Sections will be eligible to compete in the Opera Gala. 

The Opera Gala Competition

·        Six competitors

·        Two contrasting arias (one of which may be the aria performed in Section 25)

·        Time limit: performance time limit 10 minutes

·        Arias must be in different languages

·        Performers must provide own accompanist

 Judging Panel: George Torbay and Peta Blyth

 Judging Criteria
Adjudicators will assess each competitor with the following criteria:-

1.     Potential for future professional development within the operatic vocal industry

2.     Personality / artistic ability

3.     Vocal potential / ability 

Further details
For details of the competition check the Eisteddfod Schedule or go to www.toowoombaeisteddfod.org.au