Kyrenia Opera is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018-19 Cyprus Vocal Competition.
First Prize: Elena Patsalidou, soprano.
Second Prize: Rafaela Charalambous, mezzo soprano
Honorary Mention: Lucy Elston, soprano
The competition’s prestigious panel was comprised of international baritone William Stone and Martha Wade, President of Wade Artist Management.
All applicants were judged on vocal technique, musicality, diction, repertoire and dramatic expression.
Competition Winners
2017-18: Theodora Raftis, soprano and Christiana Charalambous, soprano
2016-17: Eleni Aloneftou, mezzo soprano
2015-16: Christiana Aloneftis, soprano
2014-15: Zoe Nicolaidou, soprano and Mariza Anastasiades, soprano