The next Elardo International Opera Competition is scheduled for July 2010. Further information will be available in October 2009.

Official Prizes & Awards:
July 19, 2008
Brugge Belgium

ELARDO GRAND PRIZE:
Grazia Doronzio - Soprano - Italy
The Elardo Grand Prize is a cash award. 
25,000 USD

INTERMEZZO FOUNDATION AWARD:
Krysty Swann, Mezzo Soprano - USA
The Intermezzo Foundation Award is a cash award given in honor of the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti. 
15,000 USD

BEVERLY SILLS AWARD:
Lori Guilbeau, Soprano - USA
The Beverly Sills Award is a cash award given in honor of the great American soprano. 
5,000 USD

REGINE CRESPIN AWARD:
Alyson Cambridge, Soprano - USA
The Regine Crespin Award is a cash award given in honor of the great French soprano.
 5,000 USD

ASTRID VARNAY AWARD:
Lee Poulis,
Baritone - USA

The Astrid Varnay Award is a cash award given in honor of the great Swedish soprano.
 5,000 USD

JERRY HADLEY AWARD:
Matthew Truss, Countertenor - USA
United States The Jerry Hadley Award is a cash award given in honor of the great American tenor. 
5,000 USD


Mission Statement

The Elardo International Opera Competition has been established to identify exceptionally talented opera singers and to assist them in the final stages of their career development through financial support, managerial assistance, and performance opportunities.

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