Competition 2024
June 7 - 13, 2024 De Geerhallen, Norrköping
WSIMC 2024 – the only competition in Sweden for classical singing. The competition is internationally well known, especially for it’s high artistic level.
Welcome to a seven day long music festival in Norrköping – you can listen to excellent opera singers! The competition days has free entrance.
The obligatory repertoire is available here and the the music for works by Wilhelm Stenhammar here.
Important dates
Last day to apply:
February 15, 2024
You get the answer on the application:
April 15, 2024
Last day to change your application:
May 1, 2024
1 december, 2023 |
First day of application |
June 7 |
Opening |
June 8 - 9 |
First round |
June 10 - 11 |
Second round |
June 12 |
Rehearsal with finalists and The Norrköping Symphony Orchestra |
June 13 |
Final Concert and Prizegiving ceremony |
Rules
Jury
Prizes & engagements
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First prize: 150 000 SEK
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Second prize: 60 000 SEK
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Third prize: 50 000 SEK "Östgöta prize"
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Audience´s prize 20 000 SEK
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Mozart prize 10 000 SEK
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Stenhammar prize 10 000 SEK for the best interpretation of Wilhelm Stenhammar songs.
According to Swedish fiscal legislation, 15% tax will be deducted from the prize.
The prize-giving ceremony will be held after the Final Concert and after the Jury meeting. Each prize-winner must be present to receive his/her prize in person.
Engagements
The finalists in the competition can be offered different engagements. The engagements will be added after the competition but one engagement is always offered through the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra.