On 13 November, the fifth Tbilisi International Vocalists’ Competition OPERA CROWN came to a festive close.
Twelve young singers took part in the final round.
The first prize was awarded to the American tenor Luke Norvell.
The second prize went to the South Korean soprano Yoojin Lee.
The third prize fell to the Italian baritone Matteo Torcaso.
Special prizes were also awarded at the competition:
Best Accompanist Award went to the pianist Giorgi Grdzelidze.
The Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre prize went to the Armenian soprano Katarina Farzadyan and the South Korean tenor Mose Lee. Lee also received a special prize from the jury chair, Badri Maisuradze.
Another finalist of the competition, the Belarusian tenor Egor Martynenko received an offer of collaboration from jury member Sofia Rukin, an agent of TACT Artists Management.
Thus, the OPERA CROWN competition concluded, leaving its audience to look forward to next year.