2024-10-08 22:53:19
Azerbaijani vocalist Elmina Gasan (Hasanova, Elmina Hasan) became a laureate of the most prestigious competition of opera singers Operaliataking second place and winning in three categories among representatives of hundreds of countries, Day.Az reports with reference to the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli.
The Operalia competition has been held since 1993; the artistic director and chairman of the jury is one of the greatest tenors of our time, Placido Domingo. One of the most innovative musical events in the world played an important role in launching the careers of exceptionally talented young opera singers.
The 31st competition was organized in the Indian city of Mumbai. The final of the competition was presented in the form of a gala concert, where the finalists performed with the Indian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Placido Domingo.
First place – Kathleen O’Mara (soprano, USA / Le-Bu, bass-baritone, China). Four people shared third place: Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano, USA / Meridian Prall, mezzo-soprano, USA / Polina Shabunina, soprano, Russia / Vladislav Chizhov, baritone, Russia.
Elmina Gasan was also awarded the Pepita Embil Award and the Rolex People’s Choice Award.
Elmina Hasanova is a mezzo-soprano, a graduate of the Department of Solo Singing and Opera Training at the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, a student of People’s Artist, Professor Gulnaz Ismayilova. Winner of the Grand Prix of the VIII International Vocal Competition named after Bulbul 2022, laureate of international competitions. Since 2023, she has been participating in the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. 15 opera singers from different countries were selected for the program, who will be involved in performances at the Metropolitan Opera throughout 2023/2024.
“The role of world-famous opera singers, the first vocalists who performed at the most prestigious world competitions, people’s artists of Azerbaijan Fidan and Khuraman Gasimovs in the successful representation of our musical culture by young vocalists outside the country, in famous concert halls is undeniable. It is their work and the right direction that are an indicator high prestige of the Azerbaijani vocal school in the world,” the BIA said in a statement.