Mariana Paunova and Stefano Algieri Scholarship in Voice

Established in 2012 by Marcel A. Desautels, C.M., O.Ont., LL.D. (2007), in whose honour the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University is named. Marcel Desautels, who has a passion for opera and music, is creating this scholarship to commemorate his dear friend and Voice professor, Stefano Algieri. The Mariana Paunova and Stefano Algieri Scholarship in Voice honours the distinguished singing careers of tenor Stefano Algieri and his late wife, contralto Mariana Paunova, both opera singers of world renown.
Born in Bulgaria, Mariana Paunova experienced great success as a concert pianist and contralto, beginning her studies in Europe and then at McGill University, where she joined the Faculty of Music. She made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall in New York and performed at renowned opera houses in North America and in Europe.
Stefano Algieri has sung major tenor roles with many of the world's leading opera companies, symphonies, conductors, and directors and has performed extensively around the world. As a professor, he devotes himself to voice students at McGill University, with whom he shares his passion for the art of singing.
The scholarship is awarded by The Schulich School of Music to full-time undergraduate students in the Voice program on the basis of outstanding achievement.
Award Value: Varies

Established By: Marcel A. Desautels