Big opera deal at Bolshoi Theatre
One of the world`s leading vocal contests - Competizione dell`Opera - an international competition for singers specializing in Italian opera- is taking place in the Russian capital for the first time in its history.
ґAlthough traditionally based in the German city of Dresden, this time around the semi finals and the last round of the competition will be held at Moscow`s landmark Bolshoi Theatre.
Over the last 14 years, the Competizione dell´Opera has been recognized as one of the largest singing competitions worldwide.
It is the only competition that uses the great repertoire of Italian opera, from the delicate tones of old music to such giants as Mozart, Verdi and Puccini, and even going further, reaching into the stylistic diversity of the 20th century.
The competition originated in Hamburg as "I Cestelli" Competizione dell´Opera. However, since 2001, it has established itself in Dresden, though its cultural importance has spread far beyond the boundaries of the city on the River Elbe.
With 2011 being widely celebrated as the Italian Year of Culture across Russia, it is only fitting that the competition should bring its semi-finals and finals to Russia, where operatic traditions have enjoyed a long history.
In September 2011, the ten finalists will take their places on one of the most beautiful stages of opera - the historic Bolshoi Theatre - to be judged by famous opera and festival directors and singers, as well as important representatives of media and agencies.
Aspiring opera singers will have a chance to show off their skills to an elite professional network and the jury, affording them a unique opportunity to launch an international career.
And the fist prize of Euros 10,000 won`t go amiss either?
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