Master classes
Thursday, 3 October
15.00 hours | Pleinzaal
Masterclass Rozemarijn Joshua
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
Masterclass Roberta Alexander
Singers not selected for the final will have the chance to develop further during the master classes given by the various judges. The master classes are fascinating and interesting for anyone who loves singing.
A Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, 2 October
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
This specially curated programme to mark the 70th anniversary of the IVC will feature IVC prize winners from the Netherlands performing an exuberant programme of arias, duets and ensembles with pianist Hans Eijsackers. A guest performance by the children of Kindcentrum De Sprong will make this concert extra festive.
Semifinals
Tuesday, 1 October
11.00 hours | Pleinzaal
During the semi-final, all contestants will also sing the specially written work Veronese’s Groen, by lyricist Marc Pantus and composer Bart Visman.
First rounds
Sunday 29 September
10.30 hours | Pleinzaal
70 young singers from around the world present themselves with 2 or 3 arias. 16 singers may advance to the semi-finals.
First rounds
Saturday, 28 September
10.30 hours | Pleinzaal
70 young singers from around the world present themselves with 2 or 3 arias. 16 singers may advance to the semi-finals.
A Birthday Banquet
Friday, 27 September
Opening concert
20.15 hours | Pleinzaal
The IVC and Bach Collegium 's-Hertogenbosch led by conductor Jeroen Felix join forces for the opening concert with Bach's chamber opera Zerreißet, zersprenget, zertrümmert die Gruft. Star singers of the IVC can be heard in this festive work with choir and orchestra. A real feast for a birthday.
