Syllabus
Dramatic Cup and €5,000 Margaret & Tony Quigley Awards
Syllabus ID: 3.14
Competition: Cup presented by the late George W Sleater. Monetary awards presented by the late Margaret Quigley in memory of her and her husband Tony's lifelong and passionate love and knowledge of opera. Medals and Miniature cup presented by Neasa Nic Fhionnlaoich, a friend of George W Sleater.
1st Prize: Silver Cup, Gold medal. Also Quigley Award of €4,000
2nd Prize: Miniature Cup (for one year), Silver Medal. Also Quigley Award of €1,000
Test Pieces 2025Two contrasting arias from the Dramatic repertoire to be sung in the original key and with appropriate gestures. Each aria must not exceed ten minutes.
One aria to be sung in the preliminary round and both arias to be sung on recall to the final round. Both arias must be specified on the entry form. Costume optional.
Competitors must provide their own accompanist.
NB: Please ensure that all own choice pieces are submitted at time of entry, as no change of repertoire will be allowed after competition entry deadline.
Entrance Fees: €50.00
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 2.00pm & 7.00pm. The final will take place on 12th June at 7.00pm
Venue: All Hallows - Chapel
Adjudicator: Chris Underwood
