The Houston Grand Opera has announced the winners of its 2023 Concert of Arias.

The first-place winner was mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis, who will take home $10,000; she also won the Online Viewers’ Choice Award. In second place is tenor Demetrious Sampson, Jr., who will take home $5,000 and the Audience Choice Award. Another tenor, Michael McDermott, took home third place and $3,000.

The winner of the Ana María Martínez Encouragement Award was soprano Gabrielle Turgeon.

“What a special thing it is to watch the dreams of our finalists come to life as they sing their arias,” said Butler Studio Director Brian Speck in an official press statement. “We are humbled that we are able to celebrate and uplift these young artists as they continue to reach new heights in the opera world. I am honored to welcome this incredible group of singers to the HGO community.”