2019-2020 Wirth Vocal Prize

The 2019 - 20 finalists and their collaborative pianists are...

Sarah Dufresne, soprano
with Jennifer Szeto, piano

Jenny Ivanovna, mezzo-soprano
with Esther Gonthier, piano

Joé Lampron-Dandonneau, ténor
with Romain Pollet, piano

Get to know these exceptional singers before the competition by reading these mini interviews on our website. Unable to attend the concert in person? This event will be webcast.

The Wirth Vocal Prize, established as a result of Elizabeth Wirth’s landmark gift in 2015, is awarded annually to an outstanding voice student at the Schulich School of Music who demonstrates exceptional skill and artistry. The first-place prize in the competition is valued at $25,000, a maximum of three runners-up will receive a $1000 prize.

Discover all of Schulich’s 2019-2020 competitions:

Golden Violin Award: November 15, 2019
Classical Concerto Competition: November 24, 2019
Chamber Music Competition: December 6, 2019
The Wirth Vocal Prize: February 9, 2020
McGill Concerto Competition: Piano: February 16, 2020
McGill Concerto Competition: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion: February 20, 2020