In 2026 the International Vocal Competition furthers its Song in the City series with six concerts throughout 2026!
Six intimate evening concerts in unique historical locations in Den Bosch’s city center bring classical music as close to the public as it can get.
The International Vocal Competition announces the IVC Singer Sessions, a masterclass week in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Participants take part in private coachings, group sessions, public masterclasses, and a final concert at the Museum Kruithuis as part of the IVC’s new series – Song in the City.
The International Vocal Competition announces the launch of Music Pathways, song workshops that bring opera to primary school classes in the form of singing workshops.
With this initiative, the IVC introduces children to opera and allows them to sing and explore like opera stars on stage!
The International Vocal Competition (IVC) ‘s-Hertogenbosch is a classical singing competition that has been supporting young classical singing talent on their way to a professional career in classical music since 1954. What once began as a small singing competition aimed at singers from the Benelux countries has now, 70 years later, grown into an internationally renowned singing competition with local, national and international appeal. Singers from all over the world come to ‘s-Hertogenbosch and perform before a prominent international jury, press jury, a youth jury and an enthusiastic audience. During the Competition, music from the Baroque era to the 21st century will be performed.
The IVC is not only a challenging competition for competition participants, but also a platform for artistic and personal growth, with awards that offer long-term value and prepare participants for successful careers in the classical music world. The IVC provides an inspiring and supportive environment for emerging artists to demonstrate their skills and talent and realise their artistic potential. The IVC is a spirited competition with a human face. Aware of the pressures young singers experience, the IVC strives to give every participant – even those who do not win – a valuable experience that serves as encouragement for the future.
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