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German-Australian Opera Grant: An interview

German Australian Opera Grant Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
Spannung pur: Die Endausscheidung vor Publikum findet alljährlich am Federation Square in Melbourne statt Source: GAOG

The German-Australian Opera Grant (GAOG) is one of the biggest career chances for young emerging Australian opera singers. SBS German spoke to Artistic Director Uwe Eric Laufenberg in Wiesbaden to find out more.


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The German-Australian Opera Grant (GAOG) is one of the biggest career chances for young emerging Australian opera singers. SBS German spoke to Artistic Director Uwe Eric Laufenberg in Wiesbaden to find out more.


The Grant consists of a one-year employment contract with the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, complete with German language tuition at the Goethe-Institut, a return flight to Germany and $4500 cash.

German Australian Opera Grant Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
Glückliche Gesichter: Die Preisträger bei einem neulichen GAOG-Finale in Melbourne, Australien Source: GAOG

Entries for the 2019 GAOG close on 24 May. For details, head here.


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