THE GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION 2 015 The Gerda Lissner Foundation was created to provide young opera singers with the ﬁnancial support they need to pursue their craft and excel in the world of opera. Winners of the International Vocal Competition are granted awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 based upon placement in the competition, and are judged by a panel comprised of prestigious professionals in the music world. A total of $200,000 will be awarded in the 2015 competition. NO FEE TO ENTER The competition is divided into two parts: THE GENERAL DIVISION (Open to singers ages 21-35) Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 with the Finals on Saturday, March 28, 2015. TOP PRIZE: $15,000 sponsored by the LIEDERKRANZ FOUNDATION, INC. FIRST PRIZE: $10,000 SECOND PRIZE: $5,000 THIRD PRIZE: $3,000 GRANT: $2,000 ENCOURAGEMENT: $1,000 THE WAGNERIAN DIVISION (Open to singers ages 30-45) Friday, March 27 with the Finals on Saturday, March 28, 2015. TOP PRIZE: $15,000 sponsored by the LIEDERKRANZ FOUNDATION, INC. FIRST PRIZE: $10,000 SECOND PRIZE: $5,000 THIRD PRIZE: $3,000 GRANT: $2,000 ENCOURAGEMENT: $1,000 Application forms must be received by March 1, 2015. The competition will take place at the Liederkranz Foundation, 6 East 87th Street, New York City. “One of the most benevolent sources of support for young artists is the Gerda Lissner Foundation, and also one of New York’s most prestigious voice competitions.” — OPERA NEWS For information regarding our application process, please visit our web site at: www.gerdalissner.org The Gerda Lissner Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, NY, NY 10065 Tel: 212.826.6100 Fax: 212.826.0366 mail@gerdalissner.org