International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch

The International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch (IVC); is a music competition for classical singing founded in 1954. It is the only classical vocal competition in the Netherlands that also focuses on opera, oratorio and Lied.

This yearly event is organised by the International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch (IVC). The IVC is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions since 1959. The IVC offers singers the chance to perform for casting directors, concert managements, impresarios, the media and a concert and theatregoing audience.

Alongside its competition, the IVC also presents master classes, workshops, summer schools and concerts. Concerts are organised in collaboration with various organisations. The IVC also provides advice on repertoire, career possibilities, media management and auditioning.

The IVC has helped launch the careers of many internationally renowned singers (see List of notable IVC alumni). Annett Andriesen, herself an opera singer and a prizewinner of the IVC in 1975, was head of the IVC from 2008 until 2018. She has since been replaced by Ivan van Kalmthout. From 1 September 2023, British countertenor Andrew Watts has been appointed General and artistic director of the IVC.

The IVC is open to singers of all nationalities who have had conservatory training or have reached an equivalent level. The competition has two categories: Opera/oratorio and Lied Duo.

List of notable IVC alumni

 * Elly Ameling
 * Jules Bastin
 * Measha Brueggergosman
 * Ileana Cotrubaș
 * Viorica Cortez
 * Veronica Amarres
 * Peter Gijsbertsen
 * Robert Holl
 * Thomas Hampson
 * Howard Haskin
 * Nadine Koutcher
 * Petra Lang
 * Yvonne Minton
 * Nelly Miricioiu
 * Jard van Nes
 * Yevgeny Nesterenko
 * Vladimir Pankratov
 * Lenneke Ruiten
 * Wolfgang Schöne
 * Elżbieta Szmytka
 * Thomas Thomaschke
 * Stefania Toczyska
 * Pretty Yende
 * Ruth Ziesak

57th International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch 2024 - Opera | Oratorio
The 57th International Vocal Competition Opera|Oratorio will be held from 27 September - 5 October at Theater aan de Parade in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

The IVC offers young and talented singers the chance to perform for an international jury, casting directors, concert managements, impresarios, the media and public. The total prize money of the competition amounts to €45,000. The IVC is open to singers and pianists of all nationalities. Candidates for this year's competition can apply for several Preliminary Round auditions by submitting their application via www.ivc.nu. Preliminary Rounds take place in a.o. Amsterdam, 's-Hertogenbosch, London, Berlin, Salzburg, New York and by YouTube.

The International Jury of 2024 includes soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones, soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, soprano Roberta Alexander, countertenor Michael Chance, Rosemary Joshua (sopraan – hoofd Dutch National Opera Studio), Pål Christian Moe (casting consultant), Karen Stone (direction Opera Europa) and Monique Wagemakers (stage director).