Only 'demonstrating' by singing himself - that is out of the question. After all, his voice is worth its weight in gold. The rehearsal period at Kletkamp yields the more revealing impressions of this 'Operalia' - here, the young singers show their true face. From his seat in the auditorium, Justus Frantz follows the efforts of his young colleague Karl Sollak on the podium with an indulgent smile, and Domingo reads his prepared text in German. The unusually high purse was provided by sponsors, at the forefront Mutual Trust Network, according to the organisers a foundation for the furtherance of culture based in Luxembourg.
Superlatives are part of the business.
The first test will follow soon, on 2nd July, when the winners and their mentor give a gala concert at the Musikhalle. Spain, America, South Korea - Germany was not represented at the Operalia, a competition for singers founded by Placido Domingo. She sang Rossini in a highly professional manner, technically near perfect, and eventually gained 2. Perhaps he will be more convincing at the prizewinners' gala concert on July 2nd with Domingo at the Musikhalle.