2026 Competition
The 2026 Competition
The competition was held at the venerable Liederkranz Club, the oldest continuing club in New York dedicated to classical singing.
We thank Liederkranz and the Max Kade Foundation for their continuing support of our mission.
Competition and Concert Schedule
MONDAY
COMPETITION
APRIL 20, 11-5
TUESDAY
COMPETITION
APRIL 21, 11-5
WEDNESDAY
COMPETITION
APRIL 22, 11-5
FRIDAY
COMPETITION FINALS
APRIL 24, 11-5
SATURDAY
CONCERT
May 9, 5:00 p.m.
THE PLAYERS CLUB
The Giulio Gari Winners 2026
First Prize – $10,000
SonJin Kim – Stephen De Maio Award
Sponsored by Max Kade Foundation
Second Prize – $7,500
Anna Thompson – Glen Gary Award
Sponsored by Giulio Gari Foundation
Third Prize – $5,000
Ben Reisinger – Licia Albanese Award
Sponsored by James Taylor
Fourth Prize – $4,000
Anna Kelly – Elinor Ross Award
Sponsored by Thurmond Smithgall
Fifth Prize – $3,000
Nan Wang – Scott Barnes Award
Sponsored by Cesare Santeramo
GRANT WINNERS
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Lin Fan – Sponsored by Paula Baron $1,500
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Luna Seongeun Park – Sponsored by Paula Baron $1,500
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Yoonsoo Jang – Sponsored by Paula Baron $1,500
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Ruijia Dong – Sponsored by Cathy Capobianco $1,000
FINALISTS
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Sophia Beate
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Jihye Jang
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Dasol Lee
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Enes Pektas
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Hyun Woo Ro
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Joseph Sacchi
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Yihe Wang
