2023 International Opera Awards - Teatr Wielki, Warsaw

Step into the splendid at Teatr Wielki@operanarodowa, Warsaw, as the opera world converges for a night of brilliance. Hosted by the BBC’s Petroc Trelawny, the 2023 IOA, streamed worldwide on @OperaVision, showcased a breathtaking celebration of excellence. A Decade of Elegance: In its tenth year, these prestigious awards, likened to opera’s Oscars, gathered luminaries from across the globe. The esteemed jury, led by John Allison, editor of Opera magazine, chaired this momentous event. 🎶 Harmony Beyond Borders: The gala featured stirring performances, a blend of past vocal competition winners and emerging talents from the Polish National Opera’s Opera Academy. Andriy Yurkevych conducted the enchanting orchestral and choral performances. 🌍 Global Opera Unites: Warsaw became the epicenter as opera aficionados globally witnessed the unveiling of the winners. A poignant tribute resonated for last year’s Opera Company winners from Lviv and Odesa, unable to host due to the war in Ukraine. 🏆 Triumphs and Tributes: Lifetime Achievement: The legendary Marilyn Horne received a standing ovation. Conductor Award: Sir Antonio Pappano’s surprise and heartfelt acceptance. Readers’ Choice: American soprano Nadine Sierra claimed the hearts of the public. Opera Company of the Year: Bayerische Staatsoper, a double triumph. 🌹 Marilyn Horne’s Legacy: The evening paid homage to Marilyn Horne’s exceptional contribution. In her own words, “Your organization supports young singers – it’s such a very difficult profession and they need all the help that they can get – so thank you very much for that.“ 🌈 Diverse Excellence: The awards, reflecting the global richness of opera, recognized talents from over 26 countries. A testament to opera’s resilience and vibrancy in the face of challenges. 👏 Applauding Achievements: Founder Harry Hyman expressed profound congratulations to all winners and nominees. The gala not only celebrated the past season but also raised funds for the Opera Awards Foundation, nurturing the next generation of operatic talents. 🌐 Explore the complete list of winners: CONDUCTOR - Antonio Pappano DESIGNER - Lizzie Clachan DIRECTOR - Barrie Kosky EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & IMPACT - La Monnaie De Munt FEMALE SINGER - Aigul Akhmetshina FESTIVAL - Festival d’Aix-en-Provence LEADERSHIP - Stéphane Lissner LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT - Marilyn Horne MALE SINGER - Michael Spyres NEW PRODUCTION - War & Peace (Bayerische Staatsoper/Icherniakov) OPERA COMPANY - Bayerische Staatsoper OPERA READERS’ AWARD - Nadine Sierra PHILANTHROPY - The Sullivan Foundation RECORDING (COMPLETE OPERA) - Mercadante: Il proscritto (Opera Rara) RECORDING (SOLO RECITAL) - Lisette Oropesa, French Bel Canto Arias (Pentatone) REDISCOVERED WORK - Moniuszko: Jawnuta (Teatr Wielki, Poznan) SUSTAINABILITY - Dutch National Opera WORLD PREMIERE - Alexander Raskatov: Animal Farm (Dutch National Opera) YOUNG SINGER - Andrzej Filonczyk Subscribe & Share: 0:00 International Opera Awards 0:15 Conductor Andriy Yurkevych & Orchestra of the Teatr Wielki 4:53 Welcome by Petroc Trelawny 9:08 Waldemar Dabrowski - General Manager Teatr Wielki, Polish National Opera 16:39 Award for Equal Opportunities and Impact 22:31 Harry Hyman - Opera Awards Founder 26:43 Award for Philanthropy 29:06 Award for Sustainability 32:40 John Allison - Chair of the International Opera Awards, Editor-in-chief of Opera Magazine Gabriela Legun - Stanislaw Moniuszko, Neala’s aria Paria!... On Paria! 41:10 Award for Recording (Complete Opera) Award for Recording (Solo Recital) 46:13 Alejandro Del Angel - Stanislaw Moniuszko, Jontek’s aria: The firs are rustling on the mountain top 52:38 Lifetime Achievement Award 57:32 Leadership Award presented by Andrew Corbett-Nolan 1:02:43 Juliana Grigoryan - Stanislaw Moniuszko, Halka’s aria: Our baby is dying 1:08:43 Festival of the Year Award 1:11:01 Opera Reader’s Award, presented by John Allison 1:15:50 Lukasz Golinski - Stanislaw Moniuszko, Sword-bearer’s aria: He who hopes to make catch and my daughter’s heart enslave 1:21:00 Award for Rediscovered Work of the Year 1:24:45 New Production of the Year Award 1:29:21 World Premiere Award 1:33:32 Juliana Grigoryan - Antonin Dvorak, Rusalka’s aria: Mesicku na nebi hlubokém 1:40:20 Designer Award 1:41:25 Director Award 1:44:49 Young Singer Award, by Mazars 1:49:18 Alejandro Del Angel - Giuseppe Verdi, Corrado’s aria: Ah! si, ben parea sorridere 1:56:34 Female Singer Award 1:58:05 Male Singer Award 2:00:50 Conductor Award 2:04:37 Nazar Mykulyak - Yuliy Meitus, Mykhailo Hurman’s aria: Anno i hlianuty ne hochesz 2:09:33 Opera Company Award, Presented by Oksana Taranenko - Odessa Opera and Ballet Former Director 2:17:53 Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatr Wielki, Polish National Opera - Stanislaw Moniuszko, Mazur from the Haunted Manor