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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
The July 11 auditions at the National Opera Center offer a direct path to $41,000+ prize pool in Asia's premier vocal competition NEW YORK, July 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Date: July 11, 2025 Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit View source version on Contacts Daegu International Vocal Music CompetitionSecretary-General, Janghwan Choo+82-53-656-7733dgvocalmusic@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Launches North American Preliminary for Rising Opera Talents
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Daegu International Vocal Music Competition announced that the first-ever North American preliminary of the competition is set to take place at the Marc A. Scorca Hall at New York's National Opera Center on July 11, 2025, where rising opera talents will compete with each other. "Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure." Share UNESCO City of Music Heritage & Member of the WFIMC This renowned competition is based in Daegu, South Korea, a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music. It is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), adhering to globally recognized standards of excellence. The one-day audition offers singers aged 18-35 direct entry to the Korean finals, where winners share over $41,000 in prizes, including $14,000 for first prize. This competition is jointly hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu Music Association, and co-organized by the Dongil Cultural Scholarship Foundation. Competition Details Location: Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center (New York) Jury: Warren Jones, Joan Patenaude-Yanell, Stephanie Friede Eligibility: Singers born between August 27, 1989 and August 26, 2007 Registration: Same-day registration available Accompanist: Professional accompanist provided Korean Finals: August 24-26, 2025 Partial support for airfare and accommodation will be provided to selected finalists. Launching Careers Beyond monetary prizes, winners are given opportunities to perform on stage with the Daegu Opera House and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, providing crucial professional exposure. The competition has consistently produced singers who have gone on to perform at major opera houses worldwide, establishing it as a crucial stepping stone in international vocal careers. For full repertoire requirements and registration information, visit
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
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SS United States Heads To Florida To Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef
The SS United States was once considered a beacon of American engineering, and now she will face a new life, giving a home to sea creatures of all kinds. The ocean liner, which doubled as a military vessel in her heyday, is on her way south to become the largest artificial reef on Earth. The ship broke the transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage, reaching an average speed of 36 knots (just over 41 mph), and crossing the Atlantic in three days, 10 hours and 40 minutes. The ship beat the RMS Queen Mary's time by 10 hours, according to The Associated Press. The SS United States still holds the transatlantic speed record for ocean liners. (MORE: California Gets A New National Marine Sanctuary) 'She carried four US presidents, over a million passengers, diplomats. She really was an ambassador to the world for the United States. American servicemen and servicewomen traveled on her to Europe and back,' said Warren Jones, board of directors of the SS United States Conservancy, who was lucky enough to cross the Atlantic twice on the ship, told the AP. For the last 30 years, the 1,000-foot ocean liner has been docked and rusting at a South Philadelphia pier on the Delaware River. But she headed out Wednesday to begin her final journey, pulled by five tugboats, as she can no longer move under her own power, the New York Times reported. 'The people of Philadelphia have embraced this ship for almost 30 years, she's been here. So it will be sad to see her go, you know, I'll be sad to see her not above the water,' Jones shared. 'But we're, we're content with a resolution. And it was one of the few choices we had as a conservancy for the outcome of this, as scrapping was never anything anybody wanted.' (MORE: Mysterious Tar Balls Shut Down Florida Beaches As Coast Guard Launches Investigation) Her first stop will be Mobile, Alabama, where she'll be stripped of any hazardous materials, have any remaining fuel drained and have her lead paint removed. In about a year, the SS United States will be ready for her new home off of Florida's Gulf Coast, where she will not only house various sea life, but Okaloosa County, already home to more than 500 artificial reefs, hopes the site will become a popular tourist destination for divers. The new reef has the potential to generate millions of tourism dollars annually, from spending in scuba shops to charter fishing boats and hotel spending.
