Mietta Information

Mietta herself made an enormous commitment of time and energy to the running of the competition and the committee is determined to continue with the award as a celebration of the life and achievements of this remarkable and wonderful woman and to continue her commitment to this wonderfully rich, but unappreciated, art form. The purpose of the Award and of the Masterclasses, which have been an essential part of the program, is to provide a forum for performers of the art song, to promote performance and wider appreciation of this inspiring form, in all its diversity, and to provide support and masterclasses for students and performers including accompanists in areas relevant to art song. The Masterclasses are being organized under the auspices of the Mietta Foundation by the committee of the Mietta Song Recital Award and will be held in the week leading up to the Mietta Song Recital Award Competition.