Inaugural competition for young black opera singers
31 October 2009, Birmingham, UK
Prize factor: Sir Willard White
The final of the inaugural Voice of Black Opera competition will take place today in the Great Hall of Birmingham University, UK. A shortlist of seven singers have been invited to perform with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia before an international jury including legendary sopranos Grace Bumbry and Maria Ewing.
Launched earlier this year, the competition is organised by the British Black Classical Foundation, and will be a biennial event for singers of black and Asian heritage from across the Commonwealth.The Foundation's Patron, Sir Willard White, has given his name to the winning trophy and prizes include an engagement during the Rosenblatt Recital series at St John’s Smith Square in 2010 and coaching with Welsh National Opera.
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