Welcome to IMA

The Internationale Meistersinger Akademie (IMA) offers emerging artists an exceptional environment of excellence in the city of Neumarkt i.d.OPf. for the study of all areas of classical singing. The program under the direction of Prof. Dr. Wiens takes place in the beautiful city of Neumarkt i.d.OPf., Germany, and includes opera gala concerts with the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, a song recital, a cabaret concert led by Craig Terry (Lyric Opera of Chicago), continuous voice lessons with Prof. Wiens and coaching, as well as master classes with weekly changing guest professors and much more. In the context of two auditions attended by 30 leading opera directors, casting directors, agents and organisers, IMA offers a unique opportunity to make contacts on site and develop career path strategies.

16th Internationale Meistersinger Akademie

July 01 - August 04, 2027

NEUMARKT i.d.OPf., Germany

Auditions IMA 2027

New York: 17./18. Oktober 2026 Application deadlineSept 24
Toronto: 19. Oktober 2026 Application deadlineSept. 24
Warsaw: 28./29. November 2026 Application deadlineNov 2
Neumarkt: 4./5. Dezember 2026 Application deadlineNov 11
London: 9./10. Januar 2027 Application deadlineDecember 16
Video Deadline06. Januar 2027

News

IMA Alumno John Brancy - upcoming roles

November & December 2026 Eugene Onegin — Title Role · Opera North on tour January & February 2027: Theodora — Handel · Grand Théâtre de Genève April ...

IMA Alumno Jusung Gabriel Park: Engagement Vienna State Opera

Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos – Harlekin New Production, directed by Barrie Kosky and conducted by Franz Welser-Möst November & December 2026 Giacomo Puccini: La Bohème – Schaunard December ...

Pre-sale for IMA

Pre-sale for IMA concert tickets begins on June 8, 2027!

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Faculty

Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Edith Wiens

After her long and illustrous career, Edith Wiens enjoys mentoring young singers. Opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera New York, Covent Garden London, Frankfurt, ...

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KS Brigitte Fassbaender

Legendary mezzosoprano Brigitte Fassbaender debuted at the age of 21 at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, which led to an international career spanning four ...

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Thomas Lausmann

Thomas Lausmann is convinced that good music doesn't just happen—but you can at least clear the obstacles from its path. In March 2026, he was ...

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