INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION PIANO VIOLIN STRINGS OPERA WOODWINDS BRASS
2024 Fall Voice Winners
1- Eva Mather, USA Soprano Group C
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
Eva Mather is an accomplished, 11 year old singer and actress from San Diego, CA, USA. Eva’s awards include 1st prize in the 2024 Golden Classical Music Awards (which led to her debut in Carnegie Hall in March 2024), 2nd prize in the 2024 American Protégé Vocal Competition, 1st and 2nd prizes in the 2023 Charleston International Contemporary and 18th Century Music competitions. Eva was a semifinalist in the Music International Grand Prix in 2024. In August 2024, Eva sang the National Anthem for the San Diego Padres, and in September she will sing the anthem at the Miramar Air Show.
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
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NiuNiu Zhang, a 15-year-old vocalist, currently studies at Holton-Arms School in Maryland. From a very young age, NiuNiu discovered her deep passion for music. She has been taking vocal lessons from Ms. Sonia Yon at Sonia Yon’s Vocal Studio in Virginia since 2021 and has achieved remarkable success in national and international junior vocal competitions. She has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York as the 1st place winner of 2022 American Protege International Vocal Competitions for Musical Theater and the 1st place winner of 2023 & 2024 American Protege International Vocal Competitions for Opera Aria. She was awarded first prize in the 2024 "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Competition. In 2023, she secured second place in several prestigious opera competitions, including the New York Classical Music Competition, the Gabriel Faure Music World Competition, and the Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition. Beyond her musical pursuits, NiuNiu finds joy in playing golf and volleyball. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers, especially Ms.Sonia Yon, who have supported her on this journey.
1- Saisha Pal, USA Soprano Group D
1- Zhaohong"NiuNiu" Zhang, USA Soprano Group D
1- Ceira Motoyama, USA Mezzo-Soprano Group D
Saisha Pal was a finalist in the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition for "Art Song", semifinalist in both "Musical Theatre" & "Art Song”, placed second in the American Protege Opera Aria and Gabriel Faure World Music Competition. She won 2nd place in the San Francisco Innovative Music Competition, reached the semifinals in the Music International Grand Prix, and is a finalist in the International Virtuoso Competition. Saisha won special prize in the Amadeus International Competition and finalist in the BTHVN Wein International Competition. She performed solo at Carnegie Hall and is a member of the National Children’s Choir Scholars Ensemble.
1- Ceira Motoyama, USA Mezzo-Soprano Group D
1- Ceira Motoyama, USA Mezzo-Soprano Group D
1- Ceira Motoyama, USA Mezzo-Soprano Group D
Ceira is a student at Lynbrook High School and has loved to sing since a young age. She is excited to take the next step forward in her musical journey by participating in this competition. She studies voice under Jace Wittig and is a member of Cantabile Youth Singers' top performing ensembles, Vocalise and Aria. Outside of singing, Ceira plays saxophone in the school band and enjoys drawing, literature, and baking.
1- Kaycee Kim, USA Soprano Group E
1- Ceira Motoyama, USA Mezzo-Soprano Group D
1- Kaycee Kim, USA Soprano Group E
Kaycee Kim is a senior student at Waterford School in Utah. From a young age, Kaycee has been passionate about music, which led her to join the school troubadour choir for four years. She has performed the winner’s recital at NYC Opera House and Carnegie Hall three times in 2021,2022,and 2023. She got the Golden classical music award and American Protégé International Vocal competition in 1st place in 2024. She shares her talent to different places and events to church and local community. Her versatility extends beyond classical music, as she is also deeply engaged in musical theater, demonstrating her wide-ranging performance abilities. Outside of her musical pursuits, Kaycee enjoys playing golf, dancing, cooking new recipes, and baking.
2024 Summer Voice Winners
1- Minseung Mimi Kim, USA Soprano Group D
1- Minseung Mimi Kim, USA Soprano Group D
1- Minseung Mimi Kim, USA Soprano Group D
Minseung Mimi Kim is in 9th grade at Seoul Foreign School. She loves singing and performing from a very young age. As the years passed, she started to engage in more musicals, attaining more roles in which she was able to develop her passion for performing. When she joined the Middle School Choir and once again established her love and desire for singing. She broadened her horizons by deciding to explore classical singing. She hopes to gain new experiences and further her exposure to new skills, she hopes to achieve a greater set of expertise and mastery of both genres.
1- Chara Wang, USA Soprano Group E
1- Minseung Mimi Kim, USA Soprano Group D
1- Minseung Mimi Kim, USA Soprano Group D
Chara Wang, a passionate soprano, has been devoted to choir singing from a young age. She began in her church youth choir and continued through middle school, joining the honors choir, Royalaires. In high school, she participated in the BTHS student-led choir and a North Jersey community choir, seeking larger groups and competitive opportunities. With the support of her private teacher, parents, and home-school district, Chara successfully auditioned for and was accepted into prestigious choirs like the All-Shore Chorus and NJ All-State Chorus. Her dedication and love for music shine through her achievements and experiences.
2024 Winter Voice Winners
1- Minerva Smith, USA Soprano Group B
1- Bridget Gorder, USA Soprano Group F
1- Bridget Gorder, USA Soprano Group F
Minna Smith is a voice student of Christine Abraham at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College Academy and a fourth-grader at Synapse School in Menlo Park, California. In addition to singing, she loves reading, filmmaking and building keyboards.
1- Bridget Gorder, USA Soprano Group F
1- Bridget Gorder, USA Soprano Group F
1- Bridget Gorder, USA Soprano Group F
Bridget Gorder is a fourth-year Choral Music Education major at the Florida State University College of Music. She studies voice under Dr. Jeffrey Springer and is currently preparing for her senior recital. Recently, Bridget has performed as a member of the FSU Chamber Chorus and University Singers, and with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Prior to her collegiate studies, she sang with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Central City Opera through her membership in the Colorado Children’s Chorale. She would like to thank her family and friends for their unending support and the King’s Peak International Music Competition for this opportunity!
1- Weronika Włodarczyk, POLAND Mezzo-Soprano Group F
Weronika Włodarczyk is studying at the Academy of Art in Szczecin at the Faculty of Vocal Studies in the solo singing class of Professor Sylwia Burnicka-Kalischewska. She is the winner of multiple international competitions including in the Czech Republic, Belgium, Australia, Spain, Italy, Finland, Canada, China and South Korea. She made her solo debut with several orchestras. Weronika Włodarczyk has taken part in concerts in renowned concert halls such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, BOZAR in Brussels (Paleis voor Schone Kunsten / Palais des Beaux-Arts), Royal Albert Hall in London and Chamber Music Hall at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.
1- Hanlin Gu, USA Baritone Group G
"The future is promising, keep up the good work!
2023 Fall Voice Winners
1- Kaycee Kim, USA Soprano Group D
Kaycee Kim,16 years old and from Utah, USA. Is a junior at Waterford School. She was awarded 3rd place in the American protégé International Competition of Romantic Music 2023. She performed the winner’s recital at Carnegie Hall. She got the Golden classic music award in 1st place. She was selected for 2nd place in Elite International Music Competition, and 1st place in King’s Peak International classical music competition 2022 year. She shares her talent to different places and events. Outside of her musical pursuits, Kaycee enjoys playing golf, dancing, cooking new recipes, and baking.
2- Junwoo Rho, SOUTH KOREA Tenor Group D
Junwoo Noh is a 16-year-old Korean who now attends Cranbrook School in Michigan, USA. His recent infatuation with classical melodies has evolved into an enchanting vocal odyssey. The haunting strains of "O del mio dolce ardor" find a heartfelt resonance in Junwoo's tender notes, delicately woven with passion.
1- Olga Melnychuk, UKRAINE Soprano Group F
1- Olga Melnychuk, UKRAINE Soprano Group F
My name is Olga Melnychuk,i am a 21 y.o. ukrainian soprano. I am a 4th yeat student of the National Music Academy of Ukraine. I am a laureate of many International music competitions.
1- Xiangjiang He, CHINA Soprano Group G
1- Xiangjiang He, CHINA Soprano Group G
1- Olga Melnychuk, UKRAINE Soprano Group F
Soprano, born in Hunan, China, loves singing and always keeps learning.
2- Qiwei Wang, CHINA Tenor Group G
1- Xiangjiang He, CHINA Soprano Group G
2- Qiwei Wang, CHINA Tenor Group G
Wang Qiwei: Graduate student of Guangxi Arts Institute, studying with Prof. Wang Lijuan. He was awarded the second prize in the Youth Group of Art Song in the Korea-China International Vocal Competition 2023, the first prize in the International Vocal Competition "Starfall 2023" in Russia, and the second prize in the final round of the Royal Masse International Music Competition 2023.
2023 Spring Voice Winners
1- Nick Chang, USA Baritone Group D
1- Nick Chang, USA Baritone Group D
1- Nick Chang, USA Baritone Group D
Nick Chang is a Junior attending Biotechnology High School in NJ. He took vocal lessons for five years and started studying classical vocal music in January 2022. He can now sing in German, Italian, English, Spanish, and Chinese. His career has been shaped by the inspiration he receives from some of the world’s most highly regarded singers, notably Bryn Terfel and Thomas Quasthoff. He only started competing in competitions several months ago and wants to gain more competitive experience, for he is a passionate singer devoted to expanding his mind in the realm of music.
1- Lingxin Dong, CHINA Soprano Group F
1- Nick Chang, USA Baritone Group D
1- Nick Chang, USA Baritone Group D
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