About Us
The Queen Sonja Singing Competition
30 Years of Vocal Celebration
The Queen Sonja Singing Competition is one of the world’s leading competitions that transforms the careers of all participants.
Held every two years in Oslo, the Competition brings together 40 of the best young singers from around the world. In addition to competing for prestigious prizes, participants receive coaching, masterclasses, international exposure and career development.
For over 30 years, the Competition has celebrated the power of the human voice, connecting rising stars with global audiences. A distinguished jury of renowned singers and opera professionals leads the selection, culminating in a grand final concert and award ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Sonja.
Our History
The Queen Sonja Singing Competition was founded in 1988. It was created to provide an international platform in Norway for young musicians and to raise global awareness of the Norwegian music scene. The competition is a collaboration between major Norwegian cultural institutions, including the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Held every two years, it attracts talented singers worldwide, most of whom have recently completed professional training and are starting their careers. Many past winners have gone on to achieve significant international success. The first competition…
Meet the Team
The Queen Sonja Singing Competition is organised as a non-profit foundation. The Board of Directors is the competition’s highest governing body. The Council is a consultative body for the Board. The Norwegian Ministry of Culture is the competition’s main contributor.…
Lars Hallvard Flæten
Executive Director
Ane Wadd
Production Manager
Ingvild Marie Glimsdal
Producer
Zahra Katrine Arnesen
Head of Communications
Partners and Supporters
National Partners Oslo Philharmonic The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet Oslo National Academy of the Arts Norwegian Academy of Music The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) The Royal Court The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Norwegian Ministry of Culture and…