Dear Sir or Madam, 

I’m very pleased to announce you that the first International Lyrical Art Competition of Namur (CIALN) will be organized in the capital of Wallonia from Wednesday 31 January to Sunday 11 February 2024

You will find hereafter an overview about the International Lyrical Art Competition of Namur (CIALN). All the necessary information is available on the Competition website: www.cialn.com

CIALN in short:

Under the patronage of Madam Patrizia Ciofi, the International Lyrical Art Competition of Namur aims to promote the professional career of young lyrical singers of all nationalities.

The second edition of the Competition will take place from Wednesday 31 January to Sunday 11 February 2024 in Namur, Belgium.

The Competition provides:

• 5 prizes and special prizes
• a performance in the semi-final with free choice of the staging
• a performance in the final in the Namur Concert Hall, with the Opéra Royal de Wallonie orchestra conducted by Maestro Ayrton Desimpelaere
• a jury composed of major opera house representatives, artists’ agents and internationally renowned lyric artists 
• masterclasses with one or more internationally renowned lyric artists
• lectures with prominent figures from the world of opera

The world-class jury will be composed of well-known personalities including: 

Mrs Patrizia Ciofi, lyrical artist, 

Mr Marcel Vanaud, lyrical artist, 

Mrs Ilse Eerens, lyrical artist,

Mr Manuel Rondal, Artistic agent – Intermezzo, Paris

Mr Camille De Rijk, Journalist at La Libre Belgique, Diapason, and Director of Forumopera

Mr Stefano Pace, General Director at the Opéra royal de Wallonie,

Mr Guido Jardon, General Director at the IMEP, President of the Jury.

Mr Maxime Prévot, Mayor of Namur and Honorary President of the Competition