Lieber Awards
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.