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 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.
The audience cheered these highlights from Seattle Opera's second International Wagner Competition in 2008.
The 2nd International Wagner Competition featured works from eight of Richard Wagner’s works.
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