From a field
of five international sopranos, the 34–year old from Moscow took out the
prestigious $20,000 first prize plus an audition at the Royal Opera House
Covent Garden in London. Auditions for the competition were heard in four
cities: Sydney, London, Vienna and New York. Ms Muslanova auditioned in Vienna
in June for the renowned German singer Christa Ludwig and Artistic Director
Fiona Janes before being chosen for the Final. A total of 54 aspiring dramatic
sopranos entered from 18 countries.
Ms Janes said “Kseniia is that rare singer who only comes along once
in a while. She has an extraordinarily beautiful voice, she sings and performs
with passion and heartfelt commitment to every word she is saying and the
composer’s music. She has great artistry and style with a solid
technique. Kseniia has that special something as a performer one cannot teach.
I sincerely hope she goes on to have a long and successful career in the great
opera houses of the world. I am sure Elizabeth Connell would be thrilled with
the judges’ decision.”
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2016 Elizabeth Connell Prize Winner Announced
From a field
of five international sopranos, the 34–year old from Moscow took out the
prestigious $20,000 first prize plus an audition at the Royal Opera House
Covent Garden in London. Auditions for the competition were heard in four
cities: Sydney, London, Vienna and New York. Ms Muslanova auditioned in Vienna
in June for the renowned German singer Christa Ludwig and Artistic Director
Fiona Janes before being chosen for the Final. A total of 54 aspiring dramatic
sopranos entered from 18 countries.
Ms Janes said “Kseniia is that rare singer who only comes along once
in a while. She has an extraordinarily beautiful voice, she sings and performs
with passion and heartfelt commitment to every word she is saying and the
composer’s music. She has great artistry and style with a solid
technique. Kseniia has that special something as a performer one cannot teach.
I sincerely hope she goes on to have a long and successful career in the great
opera houses of the world. I am sure Elizabeth Connell would be thrilled with
the judges’ decision.”
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