THE 11th MARSEILLES' INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION LEADS A PARTNERSHIP WITH

Centre National d'Artistes Lyriques (CNIPAL) Founded in 1983 and support by the Ministry of Culture, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council and the Marseilles' City Council, the CNIPAL has, since 1996, been dedicated exclusively to soloists wishing to complete their preparation for a career as opera singers, or wishing to concentrate on certain roles or specific aspects of the opera repertoire. The two modules proposed by the CNIPAL have been elaborated specifically to accompany singers' careers : - A professional placement module, lasting 10 months, - A role preparation module, lasting one week, - An analysis and career advice module. Between leaving their academy and becoming a recognised singer, a specific and personalised solution, adapted to individual evolution, is therefore proposed to each course member. The New CNIPAL is now a reference for French and foreign opera singers possessing limited or longer experience, looking for a professional solution to their current artistic needs in a high-level framework. See the CNIPAL website

Marseille's Opera House Since the Marseilles International Opera Competition was created, the Opera of Marseilles is a partner of the competition not only for the organization but also by the attendance of the Marseilles' Opera Manager in the Jury. From Jacques KARPO to Renée AUPHAN, and, today, Maurice XIBERRAS, each Manager of the Opera had help the competition. Members of the technician team take part in the organization and the Philharmonic Orchestra accompanies the candidates during the final round.

THE 11th MARSEILLES' INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION IS SUPPORT BY The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council Marseilles' City Council The Bouches-du-Rhône Council - Prix Artistique 13 support the Marseilles' International Opera Competition since many years. They prove their attachement to this Competition by giving us the funds required for the organization of such great moment in the regional operatic life. In addition to those funds the Marseilles' City Council put the Opera House and the Philharmonic Orchestra at the Competition's disposal.

WITH THE COOPERATION OF Scotto Musique During the Final, people of the audience will vote for the candidate they prefer. The "Audience Prize - SCOTTO MUSIQUE" is 1 500 Euros prize given by Scotto Musique. This prize will be awarded by a representative manager from Scotto Musique. In addition , Scotto Musique put a baby grand at the Competition's disposal for the eliminatory and the 1/2 Final rounds. Scotto Musique : 178-180 rue de Rome 13006 MARSEILLE - www.scottomusique.com

ROYAL AIR MAROC et l'HOTEL MERCURE BEAUVAU Royal Air Maroc and the Hotel Mercure Beauvau offer the Jury des Jeunes Prize which is a two-days stay and airplane ticket for two in Casablanca .

Marseille l'Hebdo Marseille l'Hebdo and the Marseilles' International Opera Competition are in Partnership. Marseille l'Hebdo readers are invited to supply guestroom during the Competition. They can share the everyday life of a singer during the Competition. www.marseillelhebdo.com