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The finals of the New Jersey State Opera 2018 Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition were held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church of Montclair (153 Park Street, Montclair, NJ). Congratulations to the winners! Winner: Hyung Joo Eom (baritone) We would like to thank Bravo Alliance for their contribution of the third-place prize and for their ongoing support and encouragement. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition, please contact Karen Toepper at [email protected].
Winner: Hyung Joo Eom (baritone)
Runner Up: Amanda Zory (soprano)
Third Place (Tie): Joseph Ganser (baritone)
Third Place (Tie): Matthew Ciuffitelli (baritone) |
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The New Jersey State Opera's Annual Vocal Competition. Contact Ed Perretti at [email protected] for application, fees and further details. Dates are subject to change. Auditions are by invitation only. The finals are open to the public and tickets are available for $45. New Jersey New Jersey New York New Jersey Semi-Finals New York Semi-Finals Finals - New Jersey |
 Saturday afternoon, April 29, the handsome music room of the Van Vleck Mansion was filled with guests anticipating a feast of opera. During intermission, they enjoyed the beautiful gardens - the magnificent wisteria whose two massive trunks threaten to bring down the columns they encircle were just beginning to bloom, the many flowering bushes and trees at their peak and the noble rooms of the beautiful turn of the century Italianate Villa built by the Van Vleck family of Montclair. Presented by the New Jersey State Opera, the finale of a series of auditions and competitions presented twelve singers - tenors, baritones, basses, sopranos, well - trained young professionals who were competing for three awards: the Alfredo Silipigni Memorial Prize ($3,000); the Dr. Ennio Callouri Memorial Prize ($2,000), and The New Jersey State Opera Guild Prize, honoring Florence Infante ($1,000). Each performer sang the aria of his/her choice, from well-known masterpieces like O Patria Mia from Verdi's Aida to the rarely performed O Mairia, Maria from Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa. All were accompanied by pianist John F. Spencer. The gentlemen were all in black tie; the ladies in glamorous gowns which enhanced the character they were portraying. Executive Director of the New Jersey State Opera, Ed Perretti, himself a renowned tenor, provided witty but informative introductions to each of the arias, which were sung in the language in which they were written: Italian, French, German or Russian. After all had performed, each of six singers chosen by the highly-qualified judges as candidates for the awards sang a second aria, demonstrating range and consistency. The winner was Kidon Choi, singing an aria from Verdi's Rigoletto. Runner up was Seok Jong Baek. Third place went to Sueng Hyen Baek. A reception followed where guests mingled with the performers and trustees of the New Jersey State Opera. The New Jersey State Opera has a long 40-plus-year history in the music world. Under the leadership of the late Maestro Alfredo Silipigni, the company, based in Newark, presented grand opera. It also performed at other venues in New Jersey and internationally, the highlight of which was a production of Aida in China in 2001. Many years later, after Silipigni's death and some reversals, it is once again presenting opera to New Jersey audiences. June 3rd will feature a gala performance of winners of the New Jersey State Opera's Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition in solo, duo, and trio combinations, at an elegant home donated for the event by generous supporters in Paterson, NJ. Cocktails 6-7pm; concert 7:15pm. For tickets and further information, please contact Ed Perretti at 973-202-7727. |
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Edward Perretti, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Opera discusses his career as a performer, and his deep roots with the New Jersey State Opera, from his days working with founder Alfredo Silipigni to his goals for a new future of amazing gala performances. |
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First Prize $3,000 NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE $55 Mail to: All applicants must also bring two b/w head shot photos and a brief bio (in triplicate). Include name, address, phone number(s), email address and vocal classification. Open to ages 18-35. NEW YORK CITY NEW JERSEY SEMI-FINALS FINALS FOR THE AUDITIONS N.B. All winners must be available to sing at two gala concerts as a condition of receiving the prize money of the competition. Dates TBA. To receive all rules; regulations; and an audition time and application form (please state New York or New Jersey audition) email [email protected]. Mr. Perretti is Executive Director of the New Jersey State Opera. |
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Ring in the New Year with The New Jersey State Opera Guild Annual Buffet Luncheon! The Manor Restaurant Cost Per Person $46 For further information, please contact Karen Toepper 973-519-3472 For reservations, please mail checks payable to: |
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The New Jersey State Opera is proud to announce the latest dates in our extremely popular Operalogue series. Each Operalogue takes place at the Clifton Public Library on Piaget Avenue from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Admission is free! |
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Father Alphonse Stephenson and his Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea celebrate the works of his favorite composer, Giacomo Puccini. The show will feature the finalists of the New Jersey State Opera vocal competition. The host and narrator will be Edward Perretti, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Opera. Sunday, April 24, 3pm Tickets for this event can be purchased by contacting the Algonquin Arts Theater box office at 732-528-9211 or here online at the Algonquin Arts website. Algonquin Arts Theater |
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February 20, 2016 February 27, 2016 April 2, 2016 - Semi-Finals April 9, 2016 - Finals For further details, please contact Mr. Ed Perretti, Executive Director, at 973-684-1822. |
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The New Jersey State Opera Guild held a gala concert and reception, featuring renowned pianist and NJ State Opera Artistic Diretor Albert Stanziano, accompanied by acclaimed New Jersey State Opera singers, at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, NJ on April 25, 2015.  |
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The New Jersey State Opera Company is proud to introduce its new Artistic Director, Mr. Albert Stanziano. Mr. Stanziano is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory where has also served as an Assistant Professor. He received his Master Degree in piano performance from The Julliard School. A founding member of the Ariadne Piano Trio, he has done numerous recital programs with eminent violinists and cellists, and also toured extensively in Europe as a soloist. In addition to his duties with the New Jersey State Opera Company, he is a faculty member at the Military Academy at West Point. |
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The New Jersey State Opera Guild hosted a fundraising tea in September. Thank you to everyone who participated in this wonderful afternoon and showed their support for great opera in New Jersey!  |
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From The New York Times: Licia Albanese, an Italian-born soprano whose veneration by audiences worldwide was copious even by the standards of operatic adulation, died on Friday at her home in Manhattan. She was 105.
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