Katerina Kovanji | Concours

An opera competition can be much more than a contest. It can become a major cultural event, bringing together outstanding singers, distinguished international professionals and an engaged public around artistic excellence and new talent. Katerina Kovanji can conceive and direct a complete international opera competition for a city, cultural institution, festival, foundation or other partner.

THE PROJECT
From the initial concept to the final celebration, the competition is developed as a coherent artistic and professional experience.

The format can include an international call for applications, artistic selection, competition rounds, an international jury, professional coaching, prizes and a final concert or gala. The competition can include:

ARTISTIC DIRECTION
• Competition concept and artistic identity
• Artistic direction
• Competition structure
• Repertoire and selection criteria
• Artistic coordination

INTERNATIONAL JURY
• International opera singers
• Conductors
• Stage directors
• Casting professionals
• Artistic directors
• Opera house and festival representatives

SELECTION & COMPETITION
• International call for applications
• Preliminary selection
• Auditions
• Preliminary rounds
• Semi-finals
• Final

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
• Vocal coaching
• Repertoire preparation
• Stage interpretation
• Acting for opera
• Language and pronunciation
• Audition preparation
• Professional feedback

PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES
• Competition awards
• Professional recognition
• Performance opportunities
• International introductions
• Career-development opportunities

FINAL EVENT
• Final concert
• Winners' presentation
• Gala performance
• Public encounters
• Press and professional events

A PROJECT WITH INTERNATIONAL REACH
The competition can be designed around a national, regional or international pool of singers, according to the objectives of the host institution. Its artistic team, jury, participating artists, programme and public dimension can all be developed to match the ambition of the project.

THE RESULT
A prestigious international artistic event that discovers exceptional voices while placing its host city or institution on the international opera map.