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2009 Competition

In the 11 years since the first Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition, the biennial event has grown in status and remit and has reached a fantastic record number of 142 applications from 41 different countries.

Results

Results of the 2009 Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition

Prizes are donated by the Kohn Foundation as part of its overall support of the competition.

First Prize

Marcus Farnsworth baritone with Elizabeth Burgess

Second Prize

Benedict Nelson baritone with Gary Matthewman

Third Prize

Erin Morley soprano with Laura Poe

Fourth Prize

Sidney Outlaw baritone with John Reid

Pianist's Prize

James Baillieu

Jean Meikle Prize for a Duo*

Gerard Collet baritone with James Baillieu

*Kindly donated by the Jean Meikle Music Trust

Live Coverage

Visit the 2009 Song Competition Blog to find:

• Interviews with the jury, contestants and the audience
• Articles about song and the Song Competition
• Photo Stream of the Competition
• Insights into what's happening backstage

You can also follow the Competition on Twitter @wigmore_hall.

Competitors:

• Singers
• Pianists

The Jury

Find out about the Jury for the 2009 competition.