The Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition 2024 celebrates the art of the song recital and honours the Lied’s place at the heart of the genre.

The Competition itself will take place between Saturday 07 – Wednesday 11 September 2024 inclusive. Selected singers and pianists will be expected to arrive in London no later than Friday 06 September 2024 and leave on Thursday 12 September 2024.

The Preliminary Round will be held at Wigmore Hall on Saturday 07 and Sunday 08 September 2024, the Semi-Finals and Final at Wigmore Hall on Monday 09 and Wednesday 11 September 2024 respectively.

The Members of the Jury will include:

John Gilhooly CBE Chairman
Roberta Alexander
Olaf Bär
James Baillieu
Bernarda Fink
David Jackson OBE
Graham Johnson OBE
Dame Felicity Lott

The members of the Selection Jury will include Richard Jackson, Simon Lepper and Joy Mammen.

Specific enquiries should be directed to the General Manager, Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition by email to songcompetition@wigmore-hall.org.uk

About

Since its foundation in 1997, the biennial Competition has grown in status and prestige, and continues to attract singers and pianists from around the world, aged 33 or under, who are keen to embark on significant recital careers.

After 20 years of very generous support from The Kohn Foundation, the 2019 Competition was sponsored by Independent Opera at Sadler’s Wells. The 2022 and 2024 Competitions will be sponsored by William and Judith Bollinger.

Providing an invaluable opportunity for feedback and guidance from a jury consisting of the highest calibre of internationally renowned artists and directors from the world’s elite concert halls and music festivals, the Competition also promotes the exchange of ideas between artists from all over the world, and presents an important platform for public performance and the expansion of repertoire.