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Vocalis Consort and the Fundación Cultural Armonía, with the support of the Casa de la Música, presents Canto Latino - CyberChallenge2021, their first online international competition, which invites singers to showcase art songs by Latin-American composers.

The competition is focused on performances with voice and piano.

We want to challenge performers in creating high level presentations within the limitations of the media itself. We are looking for creativity and authenticity. We are looking for singers who will be successful in using the video platform as a medium to showcase their artistic vision, their resourcefulness, their ingenuity, and above all, their artistry.

We wish to give to singers an opportunity to foster and excel in new skills. We are looking for performers whose submission will bring the song recital up to date and attest that the art song recital can find a new significance in the virtual era of the 21st century.

Canto Latino calls for video submissions of Art Songs by Latin-American composers.

Now, more than ever, is the right time for artists to showcase their talent on digital platforms!

The Canto Latino - CyberChallenge2021 Competition is open to singers from all nationalities, with no age limit.

The NEW deadline for application is 6 February 2021 at 11:59 PM

PRIZES:

  • There are eight categories

  • The prize for each category is $500

  • Special Prize: Debut Recital Award sponsored by Casa de la Música, for one singer and one pianist of Ecuadorian nationality.

CATEGORIES:

  • Best Singer

  • Best Performance

  • Best performance of an Ecuadorian Song

  • Best Performance of an Art Song by a Latin-American composer 

  • Best Performance of a Latin-American Folk Song Arranged for Voice and Piano 

  • Best Video Presentation

  • Best Pianist

  • Audience’s favorite 

RULES & REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, follow this link to fill out the application form. The application fee is US$30.00, and the payment may be done as follow:

  • If you live in the US, with Venmo: cantolatino-21 or PayPal: paypal.me/cantolatino21

  • If you live in Ecuador or any other country: with PayPal: paypal.me/cantolatino21

  • You can also pay with PayPhone: cantolatino21

Once the transaction is completed, send us a receipt to cantolatino21@gmail.com

The application deadline is 6 February 2021 at 11:59 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

  • One song by a Latin American composer, sung in the original language and performed without amplification.

  • The song shall be performed with voice and piano, although singer and pianist may record their part separately.

  • The song shall be recorded live. Lip-synching is not accepted.

  • We encourage creativity and initiative. We are looking for singers who will be successful in using the video platform as a medium to showcase their artistic vision, their resourcefulness, their ingenuity, and above all, their artistry.

  • Contestants may incorporate a segment in which they present the song they are performing. They may also include relevant translations in the language and format of their choice.

  • Video submissions shall be uploaded on YouTube and set as Unlisted, and enter the link to the video on the application form.

  • A PDF of the song shall be uploaded on the application form.

  • Singers and pianists are asked to provide a separate bio (approximately 100 words. PDF or Word format only) and a headshot (1MB or 300dpi minimum)

  • A contestant’s submission is elligible to all categories that are applicable to their piece.

FINALS:

  • Candidates selected for the finals will be asked to share their video file on WeTransfer or Google Drive with cantolatino21@gmail.com . Videos will be posted on the competition YouTube channel for public viewing.

RULES:

  • The Semifinals will be held between February 7, 2021 and February 20, 2021.  

  • Candidates will be informed whether they have been selected to progress to the final round on February 21, 2021. Once notified, candidates must share their video file before February 26, 2021.

  • The Finals will be held between March 7, 2021 and March 20, 2021. 

  • The winners will be announced on March 21, 2021. 

  • The competition jury’s decision at any and every stage of the competition is final and not open to discussion. The competition jury may choose not to award a prize.  

  • Each candidate, by clicking on the link to the application form at the end of this document, agrees to be bound by all the rules of the competition.

 REPERTOIRE 

  • Songs must be performed in their original language  

ALLOWED:  

✓ Works originally written for voice and piano 

✓ Folk song arrangements performed with piano accompaniment

NOT ALLOWED:  

  • Operatic arias / Operetta 

  • Musical theater 

JUDGES:

SEMI-FINALS:

  • Maria Fernanda Argotti (Ecuador)

  • Igor Correa (Venezuela)

  • Maya Hoover (USA)

  • Martin Néron (Canada)

  • Andrea Salazar (Ecuador)

  • Christopher Sierra (Perú-USA)

 FINALS:​

  • Patricia Caicedo (Colombia)

  • Beatriz Gil Parra (Ecuador)

  • Warren Jones (USA)

  • Gustavo Lovato (Ecuador)

  • Diego Luzuriaga (Ecuador)

  • Lori McCann (USA)

  • Everett McCorvey (USA)

  • Martin Néron (Canada) President of the Jury

APPLICATION FORM:

 

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Thank you for your continued support!

With the unforeseen momentarily lost of many of our finest arts institutions, we need your support more than ever to pursue our mission and ensure the success of the CyberChallenge2021 Competition. Please consider making a donation to our organization. We have a sponsored 501(c)(3) through Fractured Atlas, and all donations are tax-deductible. All donations collected at this moment will serve to sponsor the competition, and will be distributed in prize money to our laureates. Your gift in the amount that corresponds to your budget is truly appreciated!

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