International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch

The International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch (IVC) has been Holland's sole international classical vocal competition since 1954. The IVC is one of the most renowned vocal competitions in the world and is also a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. The competition prides itself on its reputation for paying attention to singers as individuals, to their vocal capacities and their future plans. The IVC is a fervent champion of vocal music in combination with the discovery of young talent, paying especial attention to the Lied and oratorio repertoire as well as to opera and concert works. It promotes the careers of young singers with careful advice and with introductions to juries, concert and casting directors, impresarios, the media and concert and opera audiences.