Finalists and Judges, 2013 RMP ARIA

2015 RMP Aria Entries CLOSED

For the ninth time, the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents the RMP Aria – a unique singing competition, aimed at encouraging the development of oratorio and concert performance by our nation’s finest young singers.

Download 2015 RMP ARIA RULES AND ENTRY FORM HERE

2015  Aria Final: Sunday 16 August at 7pm Deakin Edge, Federation Square

The six finalists of the RMP Aria will perform recitatives and arias from the world of oratorio, accompanied by the RMP’s Principal Accompanist, Stefan Cassomenos. A distinguished panel of judges chaired by RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes will award thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes to the winners, as well as professional language coaching scholarships professional photography packages and future performing engagements with the RMP.

Cash Prizes:

2015Deakin Edge, Federation Square

First Prize:$2000.00

Second Prize: $1000.00

Third Prize: $500.00

People’s Choice Award: $350

Conductor’s Encouragement Award: $200

2015 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED:

Emma Wu, Lyric Coloratura Soprano, 21 (born Guangzhou, China) Resides Auldana SA

Sarah Ampil, Lyric Soprano, 24 (born Wahroonga, NSW) Resides Baulkham Hills NSW

Branko Lovrinov, Lyric tenor, 25 (born Henley Beach, SA) Resides Auldana, SA

Bronwyn Douglass, mezzo soprano, 26 (born Sydney, NSW) Resides Kirwan, QLD

Timothy Newton, bass , 24 (born Brisbane, QLD) Resides East Melbourne VIC

Maximilian Riebl, counter tenor, 24 (born Melbourne, VIC) Resides Carlton, VIC

Jeremy Kleeman, bass baritone, 24 (born Melbourne, VIC) Resides North Melbourne VIC

Jordina Howell*, soprano, 35 (born Melbourne, VIC) Resides Blackburn South VIC (*reserve finalist)

The evening will also feature a performance of the beautiful Fauré Requiem by the 150 voice RMP Oratorio Festival Choir and the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and outstanding soloists.  Tickets include a free Champagne Supper, and  a chance to meet the contestants, performers and judges at the conclusion of the evening.

“Expect to hear some of the most beautiful concert arias ever composed, performed by some of Australia’s emerging music stars. A gala evening not to be missed, which just gets better every year.”

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For further information about the 2015 RMP Aria please contact the RMP Music Director Andrew Wailes by email: musicdirector@rmp.org.au

ENTRY FORM
Download 2015 RMP ARIA RULES AND ENTRY FORM

The 2014 RMP Aria Finalists