The Gerda Lissner Foundation has announced the date for its 2026 Winners Concert. The event is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 29, 2026 at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Midge Woolsey is set to host while Arlene Shrut and Francesco Barfoed will be the collaborative pianists for the finalists. Performers incude Titus Muzi III, Ben Reisinger, {…}

The Gerda Lissner Foundation, in association with the Liederkranz Foundation, has announced the winners of its 2026 International Vocal Competition, with four singers taking top prizes following the final round held on March 13, 2026. Baritone Titus Muzi, tenor Ben Reisinger, baritone Korin Thomas-Smith, and soprano Anna M. Thompson each received a top prize of $12,000. All four will appear {…}

The Gerda Lissner Foundation has announced the winners of its 2023 Lieder / Song Vocal Competition. The first prize went to mezzo-soprano Maire Therese Carmack, who takes home $7,000. In second place was soprano Gemma Nha; she will receive a $5,000 cash prize. Mezzo-soprano Anna Kelly rounded out the top three and will get a $3,000 cash prize. Other grant {…}