Opportunities

Season Information
2023-2024
Finalists of the Handel Aria Competition will perform two Handel arias in concert with a small chamber ensemble and harpsichord at A=415. The ensemble includes guest cellist Craig Trompeter, the Artistic Director of Haymarket Opera in Chicago. The concert will be open to the public and streamed live, pending COVID-19 status in Madison, WI.

Program Dates
August 07, 2024 - August 09, 2024

Program Information
The Handel Aria Competition was established to encourage emerging artists to explore the repertoire of Handel. Founders Dean and Orange Schroeder are enthusiasts of the vocal repertoire of George Frideric Handel and lifelong supporters of the arts.

Compensation
Payment is provided
First prize: $2000
Second prize: $1500
Third prize: $1000

Finalists will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel to Madison. (Limited to actual expense.)
Lodging with hosts will be available for out-of-town finalists.
Finalists will be responsible for their own food expenses.
Prize Money
$4500
3 prizes

Contact Information
Handel Aria Competition
c/o Sarah Brailey
PO Box 5554
Madison, WI 53705
handelariacompetition@gmail.com
https://handelariacompetition.org/