The Competition will involve a minimum of 25 finalists who will compete for over $20,000 in prize money. Due to COVID-19, the Competition will be held on only one day, Saturday, February 20 at the Monte Vista Groves Homes. Three highly qualified judges working in the field of opera in the United States will decide to whom the prize money will be awarded.
David Bennett, General Director of San Diego Opera
Grant Gershon, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale
2020
Judges
David Bennett, General Director of San Diego Opera
Mark Morash, Director of Musical Studies for San Francisco Opera Center
Robert Istad, Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale
2019
Judges
Daniel Suk, Conductor
Brent Wilson, Conductor
Khori Dastoor, Opera San Jose
Dominic Domingo, San Diego Opera
2018
Judges
Angel Blue, soprano
Kosta Popovic, pianist/coach
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Application
Because of COVID 19, ‘live’ auditions will not be held for the final round of auditions on February 20. In lieu of live auditions, a minimum of 25 singers’ video submissions, bios and resumes will be shown to 3 qualified judges on February 20, 2021.
Artistic Director
Native Californian Catherine Miller is active as a pianist and vocal coach, having served as a long time music staff member of both Los Angeles Opera…