Finals Concert Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
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History Of The Solo Competition
In 1977, the Oratorio Society of New York inaugurated a solo competition to encourage the art of oratorio singing and to give young singers an opportunity to advance their careers. International in scope, it is the longest-running and most prestigious competition dedicated to the art of oratorio singing. Competition winners have appeared in concert in Carnegie Hall with the Oratorio Society of New York as well as with other major choral societies, opera companies, and orchestras worldwide. In 2006 the competition’s name was changed to honor Lyndon Woodside, the Society’s late Music Director, and his dedication to the competition from its inception.