Swiss success at the Belvedere competition
The Swiss mezzo-soprano Eve-Maud Hubeaux took second place ex aequo at the renowned International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition in Amsterdam.
The winner of the competition is the South Korean baritone Dong-Hwan Lee. He prevailed in the final against twelve other finalists. The first prize is endowed with 7,000 euros and is regarded as an important door opener to the world's major opera houses.
Eve-Maud Hubeaux shares second place with the Russian baritone Roman Burdenko. Tenor Rheinaldt Moagi received the audience prize and the award from the international media jury.
Pre-selections for the Belvedere Competition, which was launched in 1982, are held in 50 cities around the world. The jury consists of artistic directors, opera and casting directors from major opera houses. Previous winners include Angelika Kirchschlager, Ildikó Raimondi, Peter Edelmann and Elina Garanca.
More info: www.belvedere-competition.com
