The 5th IFAC-Juilliard Prize Singing Competition (1)

 On Oct.14and Oct.15, twelve of Japan's finest young singers showcased their vocal talents at the fifth IFAC-Juilliard Prize Singing Competition held at the Playhouse auditorium, part of the New National Theatre in Tokyo. The event was mainly sponsored by the International Foudation for Arts and Culture(IFAC) , whose chairman is Dr Haruhisa Handa.
 The purpose of holding this annual competition is to give talented young Japanese singers an opportunity to study at a top-notch world-famous music school. Applictions are accepted in spring every year and there is no charge to apply.
 In the two-day competition, twelve competitors  performed their vocal talents for the IFAC-Juilliard Prize, the award of the winner.

Satomi Aihara (right) receives her award from International Foundation for Arts and Culture Chairman Haruhisa Handa. She was chosen as the winner of the competition and awarded the IFAC-Juilliard Prize. IFAC

(source: THE JAPAN TIMES, Oct.24, 2014)
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/10/24/general/singing-hearts-chance-lifetime/#.VFRIEqmChMs