First place goes to Korean soprano Jieun Choi,second place went to the Greek soprano Maria Kosovitsa,third place ex aequo to the soprano Iolanda Massimo and the baritone Shi Yan. Over 3000 spectators followed the final live streaming on Operavision.eu, which you can watch again.
The 60th International Competition Voci Verdiane Città di Busseto, in honor and memory of Carlo Bergonzi, is announced by the Municipality of Busseto and organized by the Teatro Regio di Parma. With the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Emilia-Romagna Region, the Cariparma Foundation. In collaboration with La Toscanini, the National Institute of Verdi Studies. With the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism, the Emilia-Romagna Region and Rai Per La Sostenibilità ESG. Media partner Rai Cultura.
Presidente Onorario
Stefano Nevicati, Sindaco di Busseto
Giuria
Carlo Fontana, Presidente
Jonathan Friend, Metropolitan Opera, New York
Francesco Izzo, Teatro Regio di Parma
Ernesto Palacio, Rossini Opera Festival
Karen Stone, Opera Europa
Alessandro Galoppini, Teatro alla Scala, Milano*
Cristiano Sandri, Teatro Regio di Torino*
* Giurati presenti solo alla Finale-Concerto