NINA Solo Competition – for young voices, 27 – 28 September 2024, Bergen/Norway

The vocal competition is open for all for young and talented singers between 15 and 25 years.( Born year 1999 – 2009). The contestants will sing pieces from the classical tradition.

PARTICIPANTS

We are happy to welcome 18 singers from 7 nations for NINA Solo Competition.

More about the singers>>>

Program 1st round>>>

Friday 27 September, 2024

1st round

Sing two well contrasting pieces from the classical tradition max. 10 minutes pure singing time. After the first round the jury will choose contestants for the 2nd round. Rehearsal time with pianist for the 2nd round in rehearsal room in the afternoon and evening.

Time: 15.00 – 20.00
Venue: Nykirken Kulturkirke

15:00
Ilmi C G Knudsen, Norway
Laura Streckert, Germany
Joar Ekeland Bjørkly, Norway
Grace Touhill, USA
Gabriela Kalinowska, Poland
Amanda Kvammen, Norway

16:30
Elise Kolltveit Brekke, Norway
Nikolai Gausel, Norway
Sille Gulette Bredesen Gullbekk, Norway
Gustav Francis Stevens George
Anna Mucha, Poland
Giovanna Alves dos Santos

18:00
Maciej Wawrzynek, Poland
Julia Underskog, Sweden
Ljubomir Milanovic, Serbia
Amanda Schmidiger Hansen, Norway
Heidrun Vala Einarsdottir, Iceland
Anna Wojcik, Poland

Saturday 28 September 2024

2nd round 

Sing two well contrasting pieces from the classical tradition max. 10 minutes pure singing time. After the second round the jury will choose 3 finalists.

Time: 12.30 – 14.00
Venue: Nykirken Kulturkirke

Finale

Finale with 3 finalists, concert and competition results. The finalists will sing one piece from the classical tradition. The finale will be in Grieghallen together with the Grand Prix Finale for the choir competitions.

Time: 20.00
Venue: Grieghallen

Prizes

1st Prize € 1000 – 2nd Prize € 600 – 3rd Prize € 300

Jury

The singers will be assessed by an international jury. The jury has the right to award the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes.

Entry fee

For applicants who not attend choir competitions € 80
For applicants who also attend choir competitions € 50
Entry fee must be paid until June 20, 2024