The third edition introduced us to more than 3,500 artists.
72 semifinalists were citizens of more than
26 different countries.
Now is your turn.
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The Jury
Rita Ahonen,
Agent
Switzerland, Finland.
Mezzo-soprano from Finland, Rita Ahonen joined the Basel Theatre in 2000, where she remained until 2016. She has been invited to the Bern Theatre, the "Royal Opera" Stockholm and the "Savonlinna Opera Festival". A vocal pedagogue, she works as a voice teacher at the "Theatre Academy" in Helsinki and at the opera studio "Operavenir" at the "Theatre Basel".
Rita Ahonen is agent for lyric artists with Stretta Agency.
Jean Paul Grisoni
Vocal teacher,
Opéra de Paris,
France.
Lyric artist, holder of a gold medal in lyric and dramatic art, winner of the international singing competition "Elia Thezan", he performed the roles of Marcello (La Bohème), Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutti), Leporello (Don Giovanni), Barttolo (Le Nozze di Figaro), Dulcamara (L'elisire d'Amore) and Escamillo (Carmen).
Jean-Paul now teaches vocal technique with the Paris Opera, at "Académie Bastille".
Katerina Kovanji
Founder of the competition,
Mezzo-soprano,
Russia, France, Corsica.
Born in St. Petersburg, she graduated from the City Conservatory and the Rimsky Korsakov Academy. Medalist of Arts and Culture, winner of many international competitions - including "Voices of Russia" by Dmitry Hvorostovsky - guest soloist of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall, she performed the main roles of Rossini operas in Germany, Italy, France and Russia.
Katerina is founder and Artistic Director of opera singing competition "Corsica Lirica".
Marguerita Rotondi
Artistic Director
Mezzo-soprano,
Italia.
Born in Bari, graduated in singing at the Conservatory of the city, she specializes in Baroque singing. Debutante at the Geneva Chamber Opera, Marguerita was guest of the Carlo Felice Theatre in Genoa, the Olympic Theatre in Vicenza, the Tokyo Concert Hall and the Krakow Opera Rara Festival. Her career took her back to the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari, then to the Olympic Weeks Festival in Vicenza and the Rome Opera. She currently is director of the cultural programming of Palazzo Pesce, Mola di Bari region, Italy.
Gianmaria Aliverta
Artistic and Lyrical Director,
founder of "Voce All Opera".
Italie.
Artistic director of the "Voce All Opera" Festival, and one of the most promising stage managers of our time. He has worked at the Teatro Real in Madrid, the Massimo Theater in Palermo, and in Guanzhou (China), and Osaka (Japan). He has also been part of the management teams of the Festival della Valle d'Istria and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Christian Deliso
Conductor, pianist and composer
Italy, Russia.
Conductor of the Italian orchestra, Christian Deliso was born in Naples. He studied piano, composition and conducting at the Naples Conservatory. From 2022 to 2023 he directed at the Filarmonica di St. Pietroburgo, the Palace Festival in St. Petersburg, the Danube Symphony Orchestra in Budapest, the Cantata at the Bach Café at the St. Petersburg Palace Festival, or the Omaggio at Morricone in St. Petersburg.
Organization
Municipality of Ghisonaccia
Cultural organization: "In Opera Veritas"
Cultural non-profit Organization
Sponsors and Partners
Partner
"Marina d'Oru" resort is the privileged place of stay for the candidates and the jury of the competition. Located on the magnificent sandy beach of Ghisonaccia, it offers an idyllic location in a neat setting, including a huge heated swimming pool.
Sponsor
The "Vins Casanova" - to be consumed with moderation - sets the standard for wine production in the region of Ghisonaccia. With their multiple awards , these wineyards make Corsica shine throughout Europe, and also beyond the borders of the European Union. The full support of the company allows to reward the eponymous special prize.
Sponsor
"pierOptiQue" - distributor of the most prestigious designer collections - is the result of a family expertise. The second generation pursues today its development, on the path of excellence. The "Young Hope" prize is awarded with the total support of this family owned company: thank you!
Sponsor
"Confitures artisanales Giudici" is the local company producing a very extensive range of delicious specialties. The origin of the fruits as well as the traditional manufacturing process, both guarantee the uncompromising quality. The "confitures Giudici" special prize is without a doubt the sweetest one of all.
Sponsor
"Djinn's" boutique has been an institution in the region since 1973.
Located in Solenzara, distributor of constantly renewed collections, it offers a selection whose main criteria include style, quality and unique environment.
Supportive partner
The company "Helios, di Corsica" produces essential oils - in particular immortelle flowers - has been supporting the organization since the very first hour. Its museum invites you to discover a fair and respectful know-how in respect with the island environment.
Sponsor
Ange-Marie Fraticelli runs the family business based in Aleria in an effort to participate in regional associative life. Personally involved with sports clubs, his experience and support for the realization of the competition are valuable to us.
Partner
The foundation "Elena OBRAZTSOVA" works in particular for the development of lyrical art from St. Petersburg to Italy, Spain and now in Corsica. Partnering for the first time with an international competition, as co-organizers of the Moscow-based international competition "José Carreras".
Partner
"STRETTA Artist Management" partners with "Corsica Lirica" competition in many aspects since its debut.
Rita Ahonen - singer and manager of the agency - rewards several candidates by awarding them special prizes, including integration into the agency's lyrical singers roster. Personalized coaching sessions are also part of the awards.
Partner
Operabase, the most important database of the opera world , collaborates with the organization of "Corsica Lirica" in order to support participating artists. All winners will be granted with an annual subscription "Pro Artist". In addition, Operabase will offer a 25% discount on the annual "Pro Artist" subscription to all artists reaching the semi-final.
