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 recorded by the Bavarian Radio/Studio Franken, 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.
Two IMA alumni took part in the Operalia singing competition this year: Libby Sokolowski and Julie Roset. Soprano Julie Roset won the first prize. Congratulations!
Mezzosoprano Shannon Keegan received First Prize and the Critics’ Choice Award at the 2023 Concorso Lirico Ottavio Ziino in Rome.
Baritone Jusung Park wins second prize at the Helmut Deutsch Song Competition in Vienna. Congratulations!
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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