The last edition introduced us to more than 2,500 artists.
Participants in the preselections were citizens of more than
20 different countries.
Now is your turn.
Send us a video link, by e-mail, with a message including:
- First and Last name
- Email, Phone number
- Portrait photo in jpeg (5MB max)
- Proof of payment of the € 20 fee
* Payment of fees online, on our website, via the STRIPE application
corsicalirica23@gmail.comYour video will be reviewed within 8 days by members of the jury, in order to confirm - or not - your participation in the semi-finals.
Accomodation will be complementary to the first thirty (30) confirmed candidates,
from the date of their semi final performance,
until the end of their participation in the competion*.
*(Lodging as per our terms)
AGENDA
Semi-finals, Final, Gala:
everything you need to know.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Download the 2023 terms and conditions
Organization
Municipality of Ghisonaccia
Cultural organization: "In Opera Veritas"
Cultural non-profit Organization
Sponsors and Partners
Sponsor
"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.
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.
Partner
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 Sponsor
"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 Sponsor
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.
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.
Jean Delescluse
Director of Festival
Tenor, France
Made his debut at the Lyon National Opera school and in the soloist troupe under the impetus of Jean-Pierre Brossmann, then a career as a tenor in France at the opera in a wide repertoire: cosi fan tutte, le Nozze di Figaro, Tosca, the barber of Seville, the child and the spells, the Spanish hour, the magic flute, the tales of Hoffmann, the star, a midsummer night's dream, Armide, the bat ... with Jean-Claude Malgoire, Michel Plasson , Jean-Claude Casadessus, Marc Minkowski, John Nelson, Stuart Bedford, Kazushi Ono, William Christie, Kent Nagano & Robert Carsen, Georges Lavaudant, Louis Erlo, Pierre Constant, Klaus Grüber, Jean-Pierre Vincent...
Maria Rosa Carminatti
Director and founder of
"Festival Voix des Merveilles".
France, Italie.
Maria Rosa Carminatti is a legend. Soprano, she performed the main roles of her repertoire on the most renowned stages worldwide.
Medal of honor, it is alongside Monserrat Caballié, Viorica Cortèz, José Van Dam and José Carreras that she enlightens each of the major parts.
She is today the founder and director of the festival of the Roya Valley, "Voice of Wonders". (Voix des Merveilles)
