Eleanor Lieber Awards 2008

Sponsored by the Portland Opera

May 16 and 18, 2008

In 1980, Eleanor Lieber established an auditions program to identify and provide cash study awards to outstanding young American vocalists. The competition is expressly intended for singers in the early stages of a professional career.  

The Awards

First Prize: $10,000
Second and Third Prize winners will also be awarded, as well as an Audience Favorite award.
Each of the ten finalists will be presented with an honorarium.

Audition Requirements

Applications and instructions can be downloaded.

Eligibility

The competition is expressly intended for singers in the early stages of a professional career.  The minimum age of entry is 25 and the upper limit is 35 on the day of the final competition.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States

Application Deadline

The closing date for all applications is February 25, 2008

Audio Competition

Audition CD’s will be played, reviewed and judged by a panel of qualified Jurors selected by Christopher Mattaliano, General Director of Portland Opera.

Up to 25 applicants will be invited to the preliminary competition and will be notified by March 14, 2008.  Participants will be responsible for their own expenses, transportation and housing.

Preliminary Competition

Will be held Friday May 16, 2008, from 10am to 5pm at the Hampton Opera Center Studio Theatre in Portland, OR.

Final Competition

Will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm at the Hampton Opera Center Studio Theatre in Portland, OR in formal concert format with public invited.