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Plácido
Domingo explains
why he has founded OPERALIA:
"Over the years I have come to appreciate the difficulties
young opera singers have in forming careers. My goal is to pave
the way for young artists by helping them overcome obstacles through
exposure to the finest professionals. There are beautiful and
interesting voices to be found all over the world, but young singers
frequently lack proper vocal and dramatic direction as well as
effective career guidance.
My pupose is to contribute in identifying the best voices but,
above all, individuals whose personality, character and powers
of interpretation show promise of the finished artist. Individuals
such as these become tomorrow’s stars.
The early stages of the contest is rigorous. It is not only a
question of voice and vocal technique, but also of acting talent,
intensity and theatrical presence. This is why the jury is not
exclusively made up of great singers. The young artists must also
have access to the best coaches, managers, directors and producers.
Without all of them, the career of the young artist will not find
its proper form and direction.
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I hope that OPERALIA has a long life. My joy is to contribute
by offering to the opera world the great talents of the years
to come."
Plácido
Domingo is always present throughout the contest. He does
not vote but supervises the course of events. Plácido
Domingo selects the members of the Jury amongst the famous
personalities in the musical world ranging from theatre directors
to conductors and distinguished singers. Judges appointed for
the revision of the audio-cassettes upon application cannot be
members of the Jury.
Most important, Plácido
Domingo is in a sense a patron not only of the winners but
of many of the competitors, whether engaging them for his own
companies and projects, or recommending them for other engagements
around the world.
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