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NYC: Winners of 2018 Kosciuszko Foundation Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition
November 08, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of 2018 Kosciuszko Foundation Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition in New York
1st Prize ($8,000) and 3 Special Awards - Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano;
2nd Prize and 3 Special Awards - Hubert Zapiór, baritone;
3rd Prize and 1 Special Award - WooYoung Yoon, tenor.
Big thank you to the esteemed Jury: Diane Zola (Metropolitan Opera), Nino Sanikidze (Los Angeles Opera), Greg Henkel (San Francisco Opera), Francesco Bottigliero, conductor, Honorary Jurors and Special Guests - renowned opera singers: Joseph Calleja, Mariusz Kwiecien and Pretty Yende; thank you to Brent Funderburk, the pianist, all Competition Participants, Volunteers and most of all a BIG THANK YOU TO EDYTA KULCZAK, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR for an outstanding work and elevating this Competition to a new level!
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Founded in 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation promotes closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural exchanges. It awards up to $1 million annually in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists, professionals, and artists, and promotes Polish culture in America. The Foundation has awarded scholarships and provided a forum to Poles who have changed history.
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