TIRANA, April 1/ATA/ Albanian-German soprano Carolina Lopez Moreno was winner of the first prize of the 18th edition of the International Opera Vocal Festival “Marie Kraja”, which was held at the Opera and Ballet Theater in Tirana from March 28-30.
The jury composed of the general directors of several European theaters, chaired by President of Opera Europe Anna Maria Meo, extended awards to 4 competitors out of 15 participating competitors.
The second prize went to baritone Samueol Park from South Korea, and the third prize went to soprano Yulia Merkudinova from Ukraine, who also won the song award.
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj handed over the first prize on the stage to the winning soprano.
The festival, which has dedicated a special moment to the events in Ukraine, awarded the third prize to soprano Yulia Merkudinova, who was also selected by the Opera and Ballet Theater Orchestra for the orchestra award.
In addition to interpretation of well-known international and Albanian arias under direction of conductor Martin Andre, there were also spectacle and ballet.
15 competitors from four continents attended the 18th edition of the International Opera Vocal Festival “Marie Kraja”. /k.s/p.s./
