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Congratulations to the winners and finalists for the 2008 Jensen Competition.
FIRST PRIZE ($15,000 and the offer of a role with Opera Carolina) NaGuanda Nobles, Lyric Soprano
SECOND PRIZE ($10,000) Jonathan Beyer, Baritone
THIRD PRIZE ($5,000) Audrey Luna, Coloratura Soprano
ENCOURAGEMENT ($2000 and automatic entry into the 2009 competition) Valentina Fleer, Soprano Anthony Roth Costanzo, Countertenor
FINALISTS: Rosa Betancourt, Soprano Rachel Watkins, Lyric Coloratura Anthony Costanzo, Countertenor Leah Edwards, Soprano Valentina Fleer, Soprano Andrew Garland, Baritone Maria D'Amato, Soprano Christopher Temporelli, Bass Nelson Martinez, Baritone John Boehr, Baritone Audrey Luna, Coloratura Soprano NaGuanda Nobles, Lyric Soprano Nina Yosida Nelson, Mezzosoprano Jonathan Beyer, Baritone Katherine Pracht, Mezzo Soprano Wendy Baker, Soprano
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Gaston Rivero headlines as Romeo
2007 winner receives contract at Opera Carolina
As part of the Jensen Foundation first prize award, Opera Carolina conductor Jim Meena has agreed to offer winners a contract role. 2007 winner, Gaston Rivero was contracted for the 2007-08 season opener. Full Press Release
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