Number

45 singers will be preset on file and allowed to compete in February 2009.

Deadline

Files have to be sent at the latest on December 1st 2008, the date on postmark attesting.

Registration

The preselection is made on full filled file and on two airs (opera, oratorio or melody) recorded in 2008 on CD, DVD or video cassette, according to the choice of the artist. These airs will not necessarily be taken from a work auditioned in the competition. The results of the preselection will be published at the latest on December 15th 2008 on the web page of the competition and communicated on every successful applicant’s by E-mail. This will include the information concerning their participation.

Age limit

35 years old

Fees

Preset singers’ registration is only agreed by the payment of the amount of €50, to be done between December 15th and 30th 2008, by transfer on the Centre lyrique d’Auvergne’s account. The applicant, in case of not having settled his right after December 30th 2008, will be excluded from the competition.
BANK : Caisse d'Epargne d'Auvergne et du Limousin
ADDRESS : 63, rue Montlosier, 63961 Clermont-Ferrand, cedex 9, France
BIC : CEPAFRPP871
IBAN : FR76 1871 5002 0008 7794 3463 436
If for any reason the applicant cancels, the Centre lyrique d’Auvergne will keep the amount (€50) for administrative costs. If the Centre lyrique d’Auvergne cancels at any time or for any reason, the amount will be sent back to the applicant.