3.24 Contralto/Countertenor Solo
Test Pieces 2026
Songs to be sung in English
(a) Britten: Sephhestia's Lullaby, Key G (Boosey & Hawkes)
(b) Own choice - a setting of an Irish folk song or an original song by an Irish composer
Competitors must use the official accompanist, both for test and own choice pieces.
Song (a) to be sung in 1st round, song (b) on recall only.
If recalled, a copy of song (b) must be provided for the adjudicator.
Please include the name of your own choice piece at time of entry, as no change of repertoire will be allowed after competition entry deadline.
A legible copy of your own choice (b) music must be provided in advance of the competition for the official accompanist. Please upload this to the competitor portal - pdf format only.
Date: 6 June 2026
Time: 8.45pm
Venue: All Hallows PG09