2023 Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award & Sydney International Song Prize Finals

Enjoy a stunning afternoon of song and opera arias performed by some of our most exciting young singers and pianists. All competing for prizes in excess of $75,000.

The JSRB Bel Canto Award is one of Australia's most prestigious singing competitions for classical voice, having been established in 2011. The competition is open to all singers from Australia and New Zealand aged 20-32. Since inception, the competition has enabled dozens of singers to enter the operatic profession through its generous scholarship programme which, to date, has awarded over $1million in scholarships. Six Bel Canto Singers will each perform two arias competing for a $30,000 first prize. 

Accompanied by: Bradley Gilchrist  Compere: Dr Robert Mitchell

But first, the afternoon will begin with the finalists of the Sydney International Song Prize. Each singer and accompanist duo will present a 15-20 minute recital programme of art song. Both singer and pianist will be judged on their programme and duetting ability hoping to claim the $3,000 first prizes. This is Sydney's premiere Song competition whose aim is to encourage the performance of art song which is so vital for all young singers and pianists. 

Your support of these exceptional emerging young artists and the JSRB Foundation will be greatly appreciated. Bring your friends and family. Children under 15 are free as part of the Foundation's education programme and all profits from booking fees on this site will go to children's charities.

Judges: Richard Bonynge AC CBE, Bernadette Cullen, Marilyn Richardson, Fiona Janes

Presented by the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation - registered charity.  

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