• CORSICA LIRICA

      INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION IN CORSICA

      SECOND EDITION : September 22nd-25th, 2022.

    • About the Competition

      At the end of this first edition, we first want to thank
      the institutional and private partners without whom nothing would have existed.
      Thank you also to all candidates who brought competition to life,
      accompanied by the pianists, under the attentive listening of the jury.
      Everyone became part of a unique musical experience in Ghisonaccia,
      confirming the programming of a
      second edition from September 22nd-25th, 2022.
       
      Since 2014, mezzo soprano Katerina Kovanji has performed regularly in Corsica, especially in Ghisonaccia,
      a seaside resort on the eastern coast of the island.
      In the face of the public's interest in lyric singing - and thanks to the dynamism of the municipality - the idea of creating a lyric competition came to fruition.
      The combined efforts made possible to present talented singers to appear before a professional jury of quality.
      Managers, music hall directors and legendary singers will haveto promote the winners.
      For this, candidates will also have to discover Corsica in its most intimate side...
       
       

    • Organization

      Commune de Ghisonaccia

      City of Ghisonaccia

      Association In Opera Veritas

      Cultural non-profit Organization

    • 2022 Prizes and Awards

      First Prize

      3000 €

      Second Prize

      2000€

      Third Prize

      1000 €

      Prize "Corsica Lirica"

      Corsican Language

      1000 €

      Prize "Young Artist"

      500€

      Prize "In Opera Veritas"

      500€

      Prize "CASANOVA"

      500€

      Prix Langue Française

      500€

      Special Award "FESTIVAL"

      Sharing of expenses to a gala concert in Montmorillon, France. **

      Special Award "Recital"

      Sharing of expenses to a gala concert in Bari, Italy. **

      Special Prize "STRETTA Artist Management"

      One place on the roster of STRETTA Artists Agency

      Three individual coaching sessions with artist manager, Rita Ahonen

      Special Award "C A S A N O V A"

      Special awards from CASANOVA vineyards

      (drink with moderation)

      Special Award "OPERABASE"

      All laureates will be granted a ProArtist subscription

      All participants will get special terms on subscription

    • 2-STEP REGISTRATION

      1/ All candidates: online pre-selections, contact details and fees of 20€

      2/ Selected candidates: complete registration form and additional fee of 80€

      All finalists will be supported for at least one night, two if selected for the Gala concert.

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    • Registration fees

    • 2022 EDITION: CONDITIONS & TERMS

      The competition is open to all candidates, regardless of citizenship, religious belief or any personal orientation,

      music being the universal language.

    • Agenda

      September 22nd, 2022:

      First Semifinal of the competition, in Corsica

      September 23rd, 2022:

      Second Semi Final round

      September 24th, 2022:

      Final round.

      September 25th, 2022:

      Award ceremony and Gala.

    • Download here sample scores of the corsican songs.

    • First edition: the Palmares

      First Prize, ex-aequo.

      First Prize, ex-aequo.

      First Prize, ex-aequo.

      First Prize, ex-aequo.

      Second Prize, ex-aequo.

      Second Prize, ex-aequo.

      Second Prize, ex-aequo.

      Second Prize, ex-aequo.

      Third Prize.

      Third Prize.

      Prize "Young Artist".

      Prize "Young Artist".

      Prize "Corsican Song".

      Prize "Corsican Song".

      Prize "InOperaVeritas".

      Prize "InOperaVeritas".

      Special Prize "STRETTA Agency"

      Special Prize "STRETTA Agency"

      Special Prize "CASANOVA".

      Special Prize "CASANOVA".

      Special Prize "CASANOVA".

      Special Prize "CASANOVA".

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Ritta Ahonen"

      Award "Palazzo Pesce"

      Award "Palazzo Pesce"

      Award "Palazzo Pesce"

      Award "Palazzo Pesce"

    • Presenting participants, edition of '21: "Young Artists".

      Inès Duvillier
      Sofia Kneller
      Lisa Chaib Auriol

    • Presenting participants, edition of '21: the "Surprising"

       

      Laurène Paterno
      Barbara Massaro
      Hector Angel Garcia Blasco
      Anna Goma
      Antonella Carpenito
      Joan Lainez
      Valentina Marghinotti
      Filippo Fontana

    • Presenting participants, edition of '21:

      "Great Travellers".

      Emilie Merritt, Texas, Etats-Unis
      Jiwon Song, Corée du Sud
      Valda Wilson, Australie
      Josè Manuel Gozales Caro, Mexique
      Park Maria Eujun, Corée du Sud
      Im Sue Jung, Corée du Sud
      Joanna Norman, Australie
      Laura Virella, Porto Rico

    • Presenting participants, edition of '21:

      "Moving Artists".

       

      Remi Ortega
      Barbara Derathé
      Carolina Andrada
      Pascale Descamps
      Heloise Koempgen
      Claire Stulemeijer
      Laeticia Geopfert
      Ismael Billy
      Elise Maitre

    • First Edition: the Jury

      Maria Rosa Carminatti

      Maria Rosa Carminatti

      President of the Jury,

      Director of Festival

      "Voix des Merveilles",

      France, Italia.

      A legendary soprano, she performs the main roles of her repertoire on the most renowned stages.

      An honorary medalist, she will shine a light on each of the major works alongside Monserrat Caballié, Viorica Cortèz, José Van Dam and José Carreras. Maria Rosa is founder and current director of the Roya Valley festival, "Voices of Wonders".

      Jean Paul Grisoni

      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".

      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.

      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.

    • Mécénat

      Become a Sponsor or Donator:

      What would become our daily life without arts or culture?


      Times we are going through, raise the question about multidisciplinary artists having to face unknown nothingness.

      Fortunately some institutions maintain their commitments.

      However, it is the call for private donations - more necessary than ever - that will make new projects happen.

      Contributing financially with the arts is becoming a most wonderful and rewarding step than ever before.


      Joining us in the realization of "CORSICA LIRICA" will position Corsica on the world map of the lyrical world.

      It will also make possible to promote new talents among young artists and actively participate in the island's cultural influence, by promoting international artistic exchanges: building cultural bridges above seas and borders.

      Today, our choice to partner with world-renowned organizations is part of this dynamic to help launch and support artists' careers and to discover a little-known aspect of Corsican culture.

      Your support is one of the components of the success of artistic and professional projects.

      Talent and creativity would be nothing without our support and help to make them visible to as many people as possible.


      Cultural patronage, while an important element of corporate strategies, also makes sense at the individual level.

      In addition to being an investment with meaning and future for the arts and culture, this investment allows advantageous tax deductions for companies deciding to commit.

      For more information:

      inoperaveritas@gmail.com

    • Partners and Sponsors

      City of Ghisonaccia

      MARINA D'ORU Resort

      The four stars resort partner in Ghisonaccia

      Marina d'Oru is welcoming CORSICA LIRICA candidates since its debut.

      Our partner, located on the breathtaking smooth-sand beach, hosts visitors in comfortable mini-villas organized around a heated swiming pool and other amenities.

      International Vocal Competition of The Elena Obraztsova Foundation,
      «José Carreras Grand Prix», Moscow

      Russia.

      Operabase

      Leading global platform

      Stretta Artists Management,

      Basel, Swiss.

      Les Vins Casanova,

      Corsica.

      (drink moderately)

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    • Partenariat OPERABASE

      The organization of "Corsica Lirica" Singing Competition is collaborating with Operabase, the largest global operatic database.In a bid to support participating artists, all laureates will receive a complementary "Pro Artist" annual subscription.Also, Operabase will be offering a 25% discount on "Pro Artist" annual subscription* to all artists reaching the semi-final round.*non cumulative, for yearly subscriptions only

      The organization of "Corsica Lirica" Singing Competition is collaborating with Operabase, the largest global operatic database. In a bid to support participating artists, all laureates will receive a complementary "Pro Artist" annual subscription.
    • The organization of "Corsica Lirica" Singing Competition is collaborating with Operabase, the largest global operatic database. In a bid to support participating artists, all laureates will receive a complementary "Pro Artist" annual subscription.

      Partenariat CASANOVA

       
                

      "CASANOVA", innovative mediterranean wine is supporting the organization of competition "Corsica Lirica".

      All winners will receive a "CASANOVA" gift to extend their experience of stay and discovering the region.
      (Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health, consume with moderation.)

    • The organization of "Corsica Lirica" Singing Competition is collaborating with Operabase, the largest global operatic database. In a bid to support participating artists, all laureates will receive a complementary "Pro Artist" annual subscription.

      Partenariat "STRETTA" Agence

       
                

      "STRETTA Artist Management" is supporting the organization of competition "Corsica Lirica" and the candidates.

      Rita Ahonen - singer manager wit the agency - will reward the special prizes.
       

    ©InOperaVeritas 2021

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