The International Singing Competition NEUE STIMMEN takes place every two years.
2019 is the next competition year. After a two months application phase, auditions are held
worldwide. The best performers qualify for the final round in Germany. Winners celebrate their success at the prize-winners concert.
Final Round ı October 2019
The final round of the 2019 competition will be held in Germany from October 19-27, 2019. The semifinal and final concert will be accompanied by the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Jonathan Darlington. .
| October 19, 2019 - 16:00 o'clock | Arrival and registration singers 2019 | Flussbett Hotel |
| October 19, 2019 - 19:00 o'clock | Welcome dinner singers 2019 | Flussbett Hotel |
| October 20, 2019 - 11:00 o'clock | Piano rehearsal 2019 | Stadthalle |
| October 20, 2019 - 11:00 o'clock | Piano rehearsal | Stadthalle |
| October 21, 2019 - 10:30 o'clock | Auditions with piano 2019 | Stadthalle |
| October 21 / 22, 2019 | Announcement of semi-finalist | Stadthalle |
| October 22, 2019 - 10:30 o'clock | Vorsingen mit Klavierbegleitung 2019 | Stadthalle |
| October 23, 2019 - 10:00 o'clock | Individual Coaching all participants | Stadthalle |
| October 23, 2019 - 11:00 o'clock | Press conference | Stadthalle |
| October 23, 2019 - 11:00 o'clock | First orchestra rehearsal semi-final 2019 | Stadthalle |
| October 23, 2019 - 14:00 o'clock | Individual sessions with the jury | Stadthalle |
| October 23, 2019 - 18:00 o'clock | Second orchestra rehearsal semi-final | Stadthalle |
| October 25, 2019 - 11:00 o'clock | Workshop Creating Careers | Theater Gütersloh |
Competent and committed
The international jury is made up of experienced professionals, including directors, conductors, pianists, music critics and casting directors, to guarantee the broadest possible understanding of the world of opera and music. Our experts have been working with young singers for many years and promoting opera talents is a cause very close to their hearts.
Long term partners contribute their know how
Many professionals with years of experience in opera making support our singers. In a combined effort the orchestra, the conductor and our pianists provide the contestants with active musical backing.
Application
The application phase for 2019 is closed! You can find the brochure for this year's competition here.
Auditions ı April – August 2019
Auditions will be held from April to August 2019 at 25 locations world wide. Please see detailed information about dates and venues in the expandable and under 'Dates and Locations'.