XVIII° Concours Lyrique International
"Bell'Arte"

Discovering New Talents

Chinese version

March, 5 - 7, 2027

Application deadline: February I°, 2027

RESULTS
2026

Category "Professionals"

1° Prize: HE, Shengkai, China
2° Prize: LI, Xiaoyu, China
3° Prize: OLIVIER, Eloïse, Belgium

Category "Young Singers"

1° Prize: VAN BERGEN, Door, Belgium
2° Prize: BICKA, Paula, Latvia
3° Prize: MACORS, Anne, Belgium

Category "Grands Amateurs"

1° Prize: MAADI, Meriam, France
2° Prize: CALIXTE, Xaviera, Belgium
3° Prize: LANGEHEGERMANN, Sylvie, Grand-Duché of Luxembourg

Prix du Public: BERNARD, Samantha, Belgium

Scholarship 'Jodie Devos': MANTIA, Marika, Belgium

Scholarships "Bell'Arte": BICKA, Paula, Latvia

EYLENBOSCH, Febe, Belgium

Admission

The Competition is open to singers in all voice categories and of all nationalities; minimum age is 16 years.

All ages are determined as of March 1, 2027.

Singers may enter this competition in one of the three categories:

A) Category “Grands Amateurs”: open to singers with no professional (conservatory or equivalent level) voice studies, minimum age: 24 years on March1st, 2027.

B) Category “Young singers”: open to singers who didn’t accomplish 25 years, on March 1st, 2027; accessible from 16 years on.

C) Category “Professionals”: open to singers, with professional education in progress or finished (Conservatory, Musikhochschule, University…), from 25 to 40 years old, on March 1st, 2027.

Program

The maximum duration of the program: 15 min. per round (10 min for Grands Amateurs)

a) Category "Grands Amateurs":- 1 Oratorio and 1 Opera Aria, or 2 Opera Arias**

- 1 Art Song*

b) Category "Young Singers": - 1 Oratorio and 1 Opera Aria, or 2 Opera Arias**

in 2 different languages and by 2 different composers

- 2 Art Songs* in 2 different languages and by 2 different composers

c) Category "Professionals": - 4 Opera Arias or 1 Oratorio and 3 Opera Arias**

(1 of the arias must be by Mozart - opera or concert aria)

in 2 different languages and by 2 different composers.

- 2 Art Songs* in 2 different languages and by 2 different composers

Minimum 3 different languages in total

All works must be performed by memory and in the original language.

Score can be used for the Oratorio - Tone transpositions are not allowed for the Opera Aria.

* Definition of Art Song: Lied, mélodie or classical art song by a serious composer (17th-21st century).

It excludes folklore, popular or variety music.

** One of the arias can be an operette aria or zarzuela

Competition
rounds

-For all the categories, 2 rounds will take place to select the award winners.

* Eliminatory round: Live performance on March 6.

* Final round: Live performance on March 7.

PROGRAM:

- Semi-Final, March 6:

* For Grands Amateurs and Young Singers, the candidate selects 1 aria or oratorio; + 1 art song

* Professionals: the candidate selects 1 aria and oratorio, or 2 arias; + 1 art song.

This includes the Mozart aria.

Additional condition for Young Singers and Professionals: 2 different languages and 2 different composers.

- Final round March 7:

Pieces from the proposed program except those performed in the previous rounds.

* “Grands Amateurs”: 2 works (1 art song repeated from 2nd round)

* “Young Singers”: 2 works

* “Professionals”: 3 works

Address where the competition takes place:

Académie de Musique de Braine l’Alleud, rue du Château 49, 1420 Braine l'Alleud-Belgium.

The draw of the order will take place on February 14 and the order will be announced right after.

Rehearsal with the pianist in the concert hall on Friday, March 5, during the afternoon.

Candidates can ask for a pianist from the competition (cost: 50 €).

The winner of each category will be announced after the final round.

Jury

The jury will include professional singers, representatives of artists agencies and festivals
More details will follow later

Awards

A Participation Certificate will be presented to all candidates.

Category “Grands Amateurs”:

- For the Winner: 100 €+ free participation in the next edition of LyricA Braine l’Alleud

- Participation in a concert at Braine l’Alleud

- 2nd and 3rd Prize: package of CD’s

Category “Young Singers”:

The Winner will be awarded:

- 200 €

- Part of a concert in Braine l’Alleud, by Bell’Arte aisbl

- Free participation in the next edition of LyricA Braine l’Alleud

- The 2nd and 3rd Prize: package of CD’s

Category “Professional”:

The Winner will be awarded:

- 500 €

- Part of a concert in Braine l’Alleud, by Bell’Arte aisbl

- Free participation in the next edition of LyricA Braine l’Alleud

- The 2nd prize: 250 €

- The 3rd Prize: 150 €

- ALL CATEGORIES: Prix du Public: during the final round of the competition, the audience will be

invited to vote for its candidate. The chosen candidate will receive the Prix du Public: 150 €.

EXTRAS

Besides the above mentioned,3 participants will receive a scholarship from the Fondation Bell'Arte, to participate in the next edition of the operatic singing workshop LyricA Braine-L’Alleud (equivalent value of €300 maximum)

None of the awards, except the financial ones, can be converted in money.

The Award Ceremony will take place on March 7, after the jury’s deliberation.

The Winners’ presence is mandatory to receive the Prize of the competition.

Accompanist

During the semi-final and final, the candidate may either perform with the pianist provided

by the organization (50 €) or perform with his/her own pianist (at the candidate's expenses).

In the latter case, the pianist has to complete his/her personal data's and sign the application form as well.

Application
documents

Candidates must submit the documents by email or postmarked by FEBRUARY 1 - midnight, 2027

at the latest to the Competition Secretariat. Submitted materials will not be returned.

Scores must be sent by post mail, even if you didn't apply for a pianist.

Email: foundationbellarte@gmail.com

or Priority post mail: Bell’Arte aisbl, 39bis, chaussée d’Alsemberg-1420 Braine-L’Alleud, Belgium

The following documents have to be submitted:

- The application form fully completed (CAPITAL Letters if handwritten!)

- On a separated sheet: the detailed program PER ROUND, clearly indicating:

A) title/aria, B) character, C) name of the opera/oratorio, D) composer,

respecting the conditions as detailed here under.

No modification to this program will be allowed after February 1.

- Scores (PDF) at application by email AND post mailed, together with the application form-even

if you didn't ask for a pianist from the competition.

The paper copies must be sticked together, ready for use for the pianist!

- 2 Pictures (headshot-passport size)

- Copy of the ID card or passport

- Photo suitable for promotional purposes – free of all rights

- Professional biography in English or French

- Copy of the proof of payment: admission fee of 80 € (not refundable)

- The candidates can also apply for a pianist from the competition. (50 €)

- For "Grands Amateurs": proof of current profession or professional bio are requested.

Only complete registrations will be considered.

Application

CAPITAL LETTERS or PRINTER please

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027

Printable application form: * Competition application form in PDF * Competition application form in Word

Chinese version (only to help to understand the English form)

to be sent to:
Mrs. Hilde Delle-Vigne
e-mail: foundationbellarte@gmail.com

or by REGULAR PRIORITY Post service (NO REGISTERED MAIL PLEASE!):

Bell'Arte aisbl
39bis, chaussée d'Alsemberg
1420 Braine l'Alleud-Belgique

IMPORTANT Reminder:

- Scores (PDF) at application by email and post mailed-even if you didn't apply for a pianist

from the competition.

The paper copies must be sticked together, ready for use by the pianist!

MISCELLANEOUS:

- The voice competition committee is allowed at any time to modify organization elements

and/or to decide about an eventual cancellation of the competition, if the circumstances or

sanitary situation require it.

- Prizes are awarded (and may be withheld) at the jury’s discretion.

The chair’s decision on all matters is final.

- All rounds of the competition may be recorded and videotaped by the organizers

for subsequent broadcast, video and audio recording use.

- The candidate hereby grants the organizers the right to make use of their names,

photography, voice and biographical materials as well as audio, video and DVD recordings

on TV, radio and Internet for promotional and commercial release.

All materials submitted including photos become the property of the Bell’Arte aisbl.

- The candidate is responsible for his/her travel, accommodation and daily expenses.

Transport &
Accommodation

TRANSPORT

Braine- L'Alleud is around 25 km South to Brussels, half the way between Brussels and Charleroi.

The Académie de Musique de Braine-L'Alleud is at a 10 minutes walk from the railway station.

If arriving by plane:
Brussels International Airport (based in Zaventem),
or Brussels South (based in Charleroi)
are both convenient to arrive in Braine-L'Alleud, as easy train connections exist.
If arriving by train:
Braine l'Alleud's station is on the railway connecting Brussels to Charleroi.

* From Brussels-Gare du midi, Gare Central, Gare de Luxembourg:
Take the train towards Nivelles/Charleroi: stop at "Braine-L'Alleud"

* From Charleroi Station:
Take the train towards Brussels: stop at "Braine-L'Alleud"
If arriving by car:
* Coming from Brussels: On Ring Est, exit 25 ("Butte du Lion"/Braine-L'Alleud-Waterloo).
Then, take direction "Braine-L'Alleud Centre", and follow "Ecole des Arts".
The academy is right next door, same building.

* Coming from Paris: Ring Est (Zaventem, Waterloo, ...), exist 24 - "Braine-L'Alleud Centre", -"Ecole des Arts"

ACCOMMODATION

For the eliminatory and final round, HOUSING, in a shared room (3 or 4 persons), can be
provided to a limited number of candidates living abroad.
The price will be 120 € from Thursday March 4 afternoon till Monday March 7, 10 AM.
It doesn’t include any meal. No meals available in this place.
Application order will be followed for the attribution of the rooms and is only available
for people from abroad.
Payment must be made together with the application, after confirmation of the availability.
Several Airbnb's are present at Braine l'Alleud. Worthy to check too.
For those who wish to stay in Brussels (youth hostel - regular hotel)-
easy transportation by train - or in Waterloo (car needed), advice can be given by the organization.

name of the account holder: Fondation Bell'Arte aisbl
name of the bank : FORTIS - Brussels
address: 3, rue Montagne du Parc - 1000 Brussels - Belgium
account number: IBAN BE81 0019 2719 8424

SWIFT: GEBABEBB

Communication: Concours Lyrique BellArte + name of the participant

Attention: If international bank transfer, please add 10 Euros for bank charges.

NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED!!

ONLY THE RECEPTION OF THE COMPLETE AMOUNT WILL CONFIRM YOUR APPLICATION.

The proof of the payment must accompany the application form

Bank Datas

contact the Executive Director/Events Coordinator:
Mrs. Hilde Delle-Vigne
Bell'Arte aisbl
39bis, Chaussée d'Alsemberg
1420 Braine l'Alleud - Belgique
- e-mail: foundationbellarte@gmail.com
- Tel: +32.2.385.15.50 or +32.471.85.37.25 (SMS)

XVIII° Concours Lyrique International "Bell'Arte"