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The Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition

2011 Competition

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition as follows:

First Prize

Dominik Köninger baritone with Volker Krafft

Second Prize

Stuart Jackson tenor with Jocelyn Freeman

Third Prize

Dorottya Lang mezzo-soprano with Mehrdokht Manavi

Pianist’s Prize

This year, the Pianist’s Prize will be awarded jointly to two pianists:

• Timothy End
• Jonathan Ware

Jean Meikle Prize for a Duo

Jonathan McGovern baritone & Timothy End

In September 2011, 27 singers and their pianists joined us at Wigmore Hall for a week of wonderful music-making for our 2011 Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition.

The film below charts the highs and lows of competition week through interviews with competitors and jurors, highlighting the fact that it’s not necessarily the winning that counts, but the taking part, the making of contacts, and the experience of performing on Wigmore Hall’s legendary stage.

The Art of Song

The Art of Song is an exciting new online resource inspired by the Wigmore Hall / Kohn Foundation Song Competition. The resource comprises a series of short films in which Iain Burnside – pianist, writer, and broadcaster – talks to some of the world's greatest singers and experts about the magic of song.

Whether you're a singer considering taking part in a competition; an audience member, eager to find out how competition jurors come to their decisions; or anyone looking to find out more about song and performance, this site contains a fascinating range of insights, opinions and ideas from those who've worked, performed, and succeeded in song at the highest level.

With expert insights from John Gilhooly, Director of Wigmore Hall, and a dazzling selection of vocal stars the videos cover topics including: what it's like to sing at Wigmore Hall; competition dos and don'ts; and how to deal with stage nerves, as well as conversations with jurors and previous winners of the Wigmore Hall Song Competition.

 

About the competition

In the 14 years since the first Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition, the event has grown in status and remit.

This Competition recognises the song tradition as a whole and requires contestants to sing and play in at least three languages. At the same time it honours the lied’s place at the heart of the song repertoire and celebrates the Shakespearean stature of Schubert in the genre.

The Song Competition:

• Attracts singers and pianists of the highest standing, keen to embark on significant recital careers.
• Provides a valuable opportunity for jury feedback and guidance
• Promotes the interchange of ideas between artists who would otherwise be working in isolation all over the world.
• Provides an important platform for public performance and the expansion of repertoire