Schmit Vocal Arts has announced that Lilliana Mindel is the winner of the top prize of its annual competition. The Orange County School of the Arts graduate takes home a prize of $10,000. In addition to this competition, the soprano has earned prizes at such competitions as The Music Center’s Spotlight Competition, Opera Buffs Arts of the Future Competition, and {…}
(Photo credit: Lori Sax) Sarasota Opera is set to host the finals for the third annual national finals of the Schmidt Vocal Competition. The top three winners from each of the 15 regional competitions will compete for a $10,000 first prize. The second prize winner will receive $7,500, and $5,000 will be awarded to the third place winner. On June {…}
Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced the winners of its first national edition. Taking home first prize was soprano Nicole DiPasquale of Bell Creek Academy High School. She will take home a $10,000 cash prize. Coming in second place was soprano Dalila Lugo of Miami with tenor Benjamin Riverón of San Antonio, Texas coming in third place; Lugo will receive $7,500 {…}