FAQ & Contact


1. How many participants will be selected for Operalia each year ?

    40 candidates

 

2. When and how will Operalia participants know whether they are selected or not ?

    Selection for the 40 candidates will be confirmed by Operalia Paris in time.
    Each candidate (selected or not) will be informed by letter, fax or e-mail accordingly.

 

3. If not selected, can participants apply for next years ?

    Yes, in respect of age limit.

 

4. Repertoire.

    For the preliminaries, each candidate should submit an audio tape with 2 arias in the original language. They may add a Zarzuela aria if they wish. For the Contest, 4 arias must be prepared in the original language and 1 Zarzuela aria if one so wishes. In any case, each selected candidate will bring their piano musics to the Contest.

 

5. Accompanists.

    They are provided by Operalia Organization Committee. If candidates wish to bring their own, they may do so at their own expense.

 

6. Costs in case of selection.

    No fee to enter Operalia .
    Each selected candidate will receive (air) transportation and hotel accomodation and a daily allowance to cover their meals. It is expected that candidates who are not selected after the first round (Quarter finals) leave the day after.
    The same for the Semi-finalists. If candidates wish to remain, hotel accommodation and meals will be at their own expense. Transportation to and from airport/Hotel is provided by Operalia Organization Committee.

 

7. Relatives participation.

    If candidates wish to bring their wives or husbands, air travel and hotel accommodation will be at their own expense. In any case, they should advise in due time the Organization Committee who will apply good rate.

 

8. Air travel.

    Air travel will be provided and organized solely by Operalia Organization Committee. The 40 candidates will be sent a form with relevant information regarding flights.

 

9. Where to send application form?

    OPERALIA
    230, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
    75008 PARIS
    France.
    Tel : 33 (0)1 53 75 00 82
    Fax : 33 (0)1 53 76 00 92
    E-mail :
    [email protected]

 

 


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