The first audition and application for the 2006 “APAIGE” program for choosing and training international opera talents has come to an end. Many vocal students do not know too much about this program due to many conservatories in China started schooling late after summer vacation. We made efforts to arrange second audition for many vocal talents, who failed to participate the first audition, give them access to international vocal stages, further education. For more information, please visit our website at introduction to this program.

On September 28, the first heat for the 2006 “APAIGE” program for choosing and training international opera talents, which was organized by USCF, was officially held at Youth Center in Haidian District, Beijing. Ms. Julia Zhu, supervisor of Artistic Department of USCF, acted as a jury of this program for the contestants in the audition. Larry Lee, president of USCF, supervised and instructed this activity on the scene. Many vocal teachers and students, opera singers and vocal enthusiasts at home and abroad reacted very actively to this event. Yao Hong, a well-known soprano in China, National singer took part in this audition as a contestant together with other contestants. Other contestants from National Conservatory, China Conservatory, Ukraine National Opera Theater and National Traditional University and other institutions participated in the audition.