Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6, at 1 PM, when the Palm Springs Opera Guild presents its 42nd Annual Vocal Competition at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory. Entry is complimentary, offering the public a rare opportunity to witness the future stars of opera in an intimate setting.
This year marks a historic milestone: for the first time, the competition is open to singers nationwide. Previously limited to residents west of Texas, the expansion reflects the Guild’s commitment to discovering and nurturing exceptional talent across the country. A record-breaking 148 applicants applied, and ten finalists will compete for over $33,000 in cash scholarships.
Finalists include sopranos Mikayla Sager, Sun Woo Park, Emily Damasco, and Luna Park; mezzo-sopranos Anna Kelly and Ashlyn Brown; countertenor Chuanyuan Liu; tenor Wojin Choi; baritone Hyungjin Son; and bass- baritone Son Jin Kim.
For over four decades, the Palm Springs Opera Guild has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to over 300 singers, many of whom now perform on world-renowned stages in Vienna, Paris, Rome, and New York. Alumni include celebrated artists such as Sondra Radvanovsky, Angela Meade, Charles Castronovo, Lauren Michelle, Angel Blue, and Amber Wagner.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and talent on Saturday, December 6, at 1 PM at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory. Admission is free—come celebrate the next generation of opera stars!
For more information and tickets call 760-325-6107 or visit palmspringsoperaguild.org.
