Please introduce in a few words your competition, its history and legacy.
Are there any novelties/ new aspects of your competition that you have introduced or will introduce? Along with additional performance opportunities during competition, in-depth evaluations and feedback sessions, a special award in the category “Korean songs” has been introduced for all applicants, in order to foster Korean music heritage and understanding of Korean music.
SungTaek Bang: Daegu International Vocal Music Competition (hereafter DIVMC) has been held since 1983. In its early days, the competition made a key contribution to the field of Korean vocal music and played an important role in Daegu’s designation as a “UNESCO Creative City of Music.” In 2022, it established its status as an international competition.
What are your expectations for the membership in the WFIMC?
Tell us a little about your city!
Daegu, a birthplace of Korean song, was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2017 and offers a variety of arts and culture by combining long-standing musical traditions with contemporary art. Daegu Opera House is one of the leading opera theaters in Asia, hosting the Daegu International Opera Festival and attracting global artists and audiences. Daegu Concert House is another center of classical performances, hand and hand with many international events.
As a member of WFIMC, the DIVMC looks forward to solidify its global network, improves its international awareness, and plans to offer more international opportunities to its participants. Its foremost goal is to enhance the fairness, transparency and ethical standards of the competition, and we very much look forward to learning from, cooperating and exchanging views with other competitions in the Federation.
What do you offer to your laureates in terms of career support?
DIVMC offers 21 awards, more than any other Korean vocal competition. Winners will be offered opera debut performances at the Daegu International Opera Festival and the Seoul Opera Company. They will also be given opportunities to perform with orchestra at the Daegu International Music Festival.
« SungTaek Bang, Chairman of the Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Organizing Committee ©DIVMC
Daegu, South Korea
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