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2011 Competition

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Results of the 2011 Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition

After months of intensive preparation, the 7th biennial Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition drew to an awe-inspiring close on Thursday 8 September 2011. Four singers and their pianists battled it out on stage, each performing 30 minute recitals, for the coveted First Prize of £10,000 and the chance of winning a recital at Wigmore Hall.

First Prize

Dominik Köninger baritone with Volker Krafft

• View Dominik Köninger's biography and comments on winning first prize
• Watch Dominik's recital at the Final

Second Prize

Stuart Jackson tenor with Jocelyn Freeman

• View Stuart Jackson's biography
• Watch Stuart's recital at the Final

Third Prize

Dorottya Lang mezzo-soprano with Mehrdokht Manavi

• View Dorottya Lang's biography
• Watch Dorottya's recital at the Final

Pianist’s Prize

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

• Timothy End

View Timothy End's biography

• Jonathan Ware

View Jonathan Ware's biography

Jean Meikle Prize for a Duo

Jonathan McGovern baritone & Timothy End

• View Jonathan McGovern's biography
• Watch Jonathan and Tim's recital at the Final

A Postcard from the 2011 competition

Watch this video postcard from the 2011 competition, which charts the highs and lows of competition week through interviews with competitors and jurors, and highlights 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.

Gallery Images

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