Following a festive Grand Finale concert, prizes were awarded to the winners of the 59th International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch in Opera and Oratorio. The internationally acclaimed jury, led by opera director Sir David Pountney, awarded the first prize-the Grand Prix ’s-Hertogenbosch-to American mezzo-soprano Lea Shaw. She also took home the Van Amelsvoort Prize, the ANED Fund Audience Prize, and the Press Prize.
In the final round Lea performed 'As with rosy steps the morn' from Handel's Theodora and 'Nacqui all'affanno . . . Non più mesta from Rossini's La Cenerentola. She was awarded the Van Amelsvoort Prize for the finest interpretation of Anne-Maartje Lemereis' 'Feather's' written specifically for the competition.
Following on her competition success, Lea will make her Concertgebouw, Amsterdam debut in a lunchtime recital on Wednesday 14 September. Find out more information here.
