Major Swiss success in Leipzig
Raphael Höhn, tenor, Geneviève Tschumi, alto, and Ursina Braun, violoncello, were named "Bach Prize Winners" on July 16.
According to the organizers, the 20th International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition came to an end on 16 July with a festive prizewinners' concert in St. Thomas Church. A total of 101 musicians from 17 countries competed, and nine were ultimately awarded prizes:
Organ:
1st prize: Kazuki Tomita (Japan)
2nd prize: Pavel Svoboda (Czech Republic)
3rd prize: Alina Nikitina (Russia)
