2024 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SONG PRIZE
Final: Sunday 8 September
Independent Theatre, North Sydney
Applications will be available in March.
Photo L-R: 2023 Finalists - Konrad Olszewski, Michael Petruccelli, Young Yi, Joseph Koo, Jake Cheong, Matthew Avery.
The annual Sydney International Song Prize is to promote the study and performance of Art Song.
The 2024 Sydney International Song Prize is open to all singers and pianists aged 18 - 40. Pianists may accompany no more than two singers.
2024 Prizes - each finalist will receive a cash prize
2 x $3,000
2 x $1,500
2 x $1,000
Audience Prize: $500
Held in conjunction with the 2024 JSRB Bel Canto Award.
Criteria
The competition was established in 2017 and is open to all classical singers (18-40)
and pianists (18-40) of all nationalities. A 18-20minute recital programme must be prepared
by each duo and must include songs in at least two languages. Songs may be written for piano or orchestra. Complete cycles and part cycles acceptable.
Previous Winners
2023 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2023 Winner: Michael Petruccelli
2023 Richard Bonynge Award Accompanist Prize: Konrad Olzsweski
2022 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2022 Winner: Jeremy Boulton
2022 Richard Bonynge Award Accompanist Prize: Jamie-Lee Xu
2019 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2019 Winner: Daniel Macey
2019 Richard Bonynge Accompanist Prize in memory of Margaret Caldwell: Antonio Fernandez
2018 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2018 Winner: Jonathan Alley
2018 Richard Bonynge Accompanists Prize: Thomas Johnson
2017 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2017 Winner: Phoebe Humphreys
2017 Richard Bonynge Accompanists Prize: Benjamin Burton
The Sydney International Song Prize is presented by the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation as part of its
education and support of young singers.
Donations
If you are interested in donating to the Sydney International Song Prize please contact the Foundation on 0402 024 118 or at enquiries@jsrbfoundation.com.
Past Major Donors
Dr Bruce Caldwell
Ms Helen Johnstone
NSW Wagner Society
Konrad Olszewski and Michael Petruccelli (C) Zohar Isenberg Izy Photos