Intl. Wagner Competition
By Richard Wagner
The world watched as an elite group of up-and-coming vocalists performed selections from the Wagner canon while accompanied by a full orchestra. The finalists competed for two $15,000 cash prizes. Special awards also were given for the Audience and Orchestra favorites.
International Wagner Competition Winners
International Wagner Competition Winners
Elza van den Heever
Michael Weinius
Audience Choice Award
Elza van den Heever
Orchestra Choice Award
Nadine Weissmann
The 2008 International Wagner Competition is sponsored by the Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences.
Features
Sights & Sounds
The audience cheered these highlights from Seattle Opera's second International Wagner Competition in 2008.
Program
The 2nd International Wagner Competition featured works from eight of Richard Wagner’s works.