named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Asia Selection
Regional division of the International Vocal Competition for singers from Asian countries, co-organized with Shenyang Conservatory of Music, with advancement to global finals.
Career Development Seminar
Virtual or live seminar for applicants featuring industry consultants and professionals to support singer career growth.
International Vocal Competition
Global competition for emerging opera singers with virtual and live rounds, culminating in finals at Carnegie Hall; includes career development, feedback, and prize opportunities.
Masterclass
Instructional session led by master artists, open to all applicants with select participants chosen to perform.
Professional Casting Audition
Live audition opportunity in New York for established or emerging singers not participating in the competition, providing direct access to casting directors and agents.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates professional audition and networking opportunitiesConducts live professional casting auditions in New York City and provides professional video recordings of auditions to participating singers. Facilitates potential direct audition opportunities at elite institutions such as The Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music for competition finalists.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Produces community-centered performances and educational outreachEngages emerging opera singers in performances that promote cultural exchange, education, and therapeutic value. Offers free special events with live Q&A sessions and online classes featuring high-quality video and instructional content to broad audiences.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides career development and professional training for opera singersOffers masterclasses, residencies, workshops with master artists (including Eric Margiore and Miloš Repický), and career development seminars with industry professionals. Training includes performance coaching, business planning, financial strategies, presentation skills, and personal branding to support long-term career growth.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administers international vocal competition with live and virtual roundsOrganizes the Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition, including a fully virtual qualifying round open to applicants worldwide, live semi-finals in New York City, and a live finals concert at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) featuring up to 15 finalists. The competition is structured across live and virtual platforms to ensure global access.
- Awards scholarships, prizes, and study grants to emerging opera singersHas awarded over $375,000 in total prizes, scholarships, and awards globally, including over $50,000 in cash and special awards annually, with $5,000 study grants for soprano, tenor, and baritone finalists at the international competition.
- Expands global access through regional competition initiativesEstablished an Asian Division Selection for the international vocal competition, jointly organized with Shenyang Conservatory of Music and co-organized with Shenyang Shenjing Grand Theater, to broaden geographic participation and support regional engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$59K31%
Program service revenue$132K69%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$33K
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash—
Investments—
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Net assets$113K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +48.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Eric Margiore — Executive Director
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Athena Music Foundation Partner — Jury member Megan Weston is General Director of Athena Music Foundation, indicating a professional affiliation.
- BADISCHES STAATSTHEATER KARLSRUHE - GERMANY Partner — Participates as a casting theater in the professional audition panel.
- Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe Partner — Jury member Christian Firmbach holds leadership roles at Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Bill Schuman Funder — Sponsor of The Marcello Giordani Prize for Tenor
- Christina Vial Funder — Sponsor of The Marcello Giordani Prize for Tenor
- Constantine Orbelian Funder — Sponsor of The Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize for Baritone
- Curtis Institute of Music Partner — Jury member Miloš Repický is Chair of Vocal Studies and Opera at Curtis Institute of Music.
- Curtis Institute of Music Partner — Provides potential direct audition opportunities for competition finalists.
- Elisa Wagner Funder — Sponsor of The Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize for Baritone
- Eric Margiore Funder — Sponsor of The Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize for Baritone
- Hayk Hovhannisyan Funder — Sponsor of The Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize for Baritone
- IMG Artists Partner — Jury member Mattia Campetti is an Artist Manager at IMG Artists, indicating a professional affiliation with the organization.
- Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra Partner — Jury member Constantine Orbelian serves as Music Director & Chief Conductor of Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Multiple jury members including Lawrence Brownlee, Priti Gandhi, John Fisher, and Miloš Repický hold current or former leadership or performance roles at the Metropolitan Opera.
- Michael Fabiano Funder — Sponsor of The Marcello Giordani Prize for Tenor
- Minnesota Opera Partner — Jury member Priti Gandhi has a former leadership role at Minnesota Opera.
- NEW YORK CITY OPERA - USA Partner — Participates as a casting theater in the professional audition panel.
- New York City Opera Partner — Jury member Constantine Orbelian serves as Music Director & Chief Conductor of New York City Opera.
- Paris Baguette Partner — Official corporate sponsor for the International Vocal Competition and all 2025 Foundation events.
- Portland Opera Partner — Jury member Priti Gandhi has a former leadership role at Portland Opera.
- ROYAL DANISH OPERA - COPENHAGEN Partner — Participates as a casting theater in the professional audition panel.
- Robert Lombardo Funder — Sponsor of The Renata Scotto Prize for Soprano
- Royal Danish Opera Partner — Jury member Dominik Licht is affiliated with Royal Danish Opera in casting and artistic planning.
- SALZBURG EASTER FESTIVAL - AUSTRIA Partner — Participates as a casting theater in the professional audition panel.
- SAN DIEGO OPERA - USA Partner — Participates as a casting theater in the professional audition panel.
- Salzburg Easter Festival Partner — Jury member Dominik Licht is affiliated with Salzburg Easter Festival in casting and artistic planning.
- San Diego Opera Partner — Jury member Adam Cioffari serves as Artistic Administrator, Casting at San Diego Opera.
- Santa Fe Opera Partner — Jury member Chandler Johnson is Director of the Apprentice Program for Singers at Santa Fe Opera.
- Shenyang Conservatory of Music Partner — Jointly organizes the POFIVC Asia Selection with the Premiere Opera Foundation.
- Shenyang Shenjing Grand Theater Partner — Co-organizer of the POFIVC Asia Selection.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist-Centered Support Modelmethodology: artist-centered_supportBy providing financial, educational, and professional resources directly to emerging opera singers, we amplify their artistic contributions and ensure the preservation and evolution of the operatic art form, because empowered artists are more likely to sustain cultural impact and engage communities globally.
- Competition as a Professional Launchpadmethodology: competition_as_launchpadBy structuring international vocal competitions not only as evaluations but also as direct pathways to professional opportunities—through dual-format auditions and casting partnerships—we increase career access for emerging singers, because high-stakes performance platforms linked to real-world contracts produce faster career acceleration than competition alone.
- Cultural Continuity Through Tradition-Modern Integrationmethodology: cultural_continuityBy integrating historical operatic traditions with contemporary classical practices, we maintain cultural relevance and continuity, because blending legacy forms with modern expression ensures intergenerational resonance and broader audience engagement.
- Removal of Financial and Geographic Barriersmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy offering fee waivers and hybrid (in-person/virtual) participation models, we expand equitable access to development opportunities for artists regardless of economic status or location, because reducing structural barriers increases diversity, inclusion, and global talent representation in classical arts.