Solo Vocal & Instrumental Competitions

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Solo Applications open 18 October 2024

  • Closing date for all applications: Thursday 20 February 2025
  • Successful applicants notified by: Thursday 27 February 2025
  • First day of competitions: Wednesday 9 July 2025

All competitions in this category include a preliminary round, and a final.

B1. INTERNATIONAL VOICE OF THE FUTURE (Prelim & Semi-final on Friday 11 July 2025 / Final on Sunday 13 July 2025, as part of the evening concert)

Prizes: Winner International Voice of the Future trophy and £3,000. Runner-up £1,000.

  • This competition is open to singers aged 18 and over on the first day of the competitions.
  • The competition will be held over two days (see above).
  • Competitors are required to perform a contrasting programme of up to 7 minutes of music for the preliminary round and semi-final, and up to 10 minutes of music for the final. Competitors may repeat up to one item from their preliminary round programme in the final round.
  • The programme should include contrasting pieces from Oratorio, Opera, Lieder/Song.
  • All music must be sung in the original language.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

B2. INTERNATIONAL VOICE OF MUSICAL THEATRE (Prelim on Wednesday 9 July 2025 / Final on Thursday 10 July 2025)

Prizes: Winner International Medal and £2000. Runner-up £1000.

  • This competition is open to singers aged 18 and over on the first day of the competitions.
  • This prestigious prize is intended to advance the career of an amateur musical theatre performer.
  • The competition will be held over two days (see above).
  • Competitors are required to perform a contrasting programme of up to 7 minutes of music for the preliminary round and up to 10 minutes of music for the Final.
  • The contrasting programme for both rounds must be chosen from the standard musical theatre repertoire.
  • All music must be sung in the original language.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

B3. YOUNG CLASSICAL VOICE OF THE FUTURE (Prelim & Final on Thursday 10 July 2025)

Prizes: 1st International Medal and £200, 2nd £150, 3rd £80.

  • This competition is open to singers aged 13 to 17 on the first day of the competitions.
  • Competitors are required to perform a programme of up to 6 minutes of music.
  • Programme must include contrasting pieces from the classical genre.
  • All music must be sung in the original language.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

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B4. YOUNG VOICE OF MUSICAL THEATRE (Prelim & Final on Friday 11 July 2025)

Prizes: 1st International Medal and £200, 2nd £150, 3rd £80.

  • This competition is open to singers aged 12 to 17 on the first day of the competitions.
  • Competitors are required to perform a programme of up to 6 minutes of music.
  • Programme must include contrasting pieces from the musical theatre genre
  • All music must be sung in the original language.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

B5. INTERNATIONAL FOLK SOLOIST (Prelim & Final on Friday 11 July 2025)

Prizes: 1st International Medal and £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50.

  • This competition is open to instrumentalists or singers of all ages.
  • Competitors should present an appropriate programme representative of a local or regional tradition.
  • The total duration of the performance must not exceed 6 minutes.
  • Competitors may accompany themselves or use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

B6 INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN OF THE FUTURE (15-22) (Prelim & Final on Thursday 10 July 2025)

Prizes: 1st International Medal and £700. Runner-up £350.

  • This competition is open to instrumentalists aged between 15 and 22 on the first day of competitions.
  • The programme must be up to 7 minutes of music in the preliminary round and up to 8 minutes of music in the final.
  • Programme must include contrasting classical works.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

B7 INTERNATIONAL YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE FUTURE (9-14) (Prelim & Final on Thursday 10 July 2025)

Prizes: 1st International Medal and £350. Runner-up £175.

  • This competition is open to Instrumentalists aged between 9 and 14 on the first day of competitions.
  • The programme must be up to 6 minutes of music in the preliminary round and in the final.
  • Programme must include contrasting classical works.
  • Competitors may use their own accompanist. Alternatively, we can provide you with our official professional piano accompanist at an additional cost of £40. This includes a rehearsal, in addition to the prelim, semi-final and final (where applicable). Please email music@llangollen.net for further information.

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