About the Competition
The Butler Opera International Competition promotes the Butler Opera Center's mission of crafting the next generation of opera professionals. The competition’s judging panel unites the most influential experts in opera, representing many of the world’s leading opera companies and training institutions. Made possible by the support of Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Sarah Butler, over $35,000 in prize money and encouragement awards will be presented at this year’s competition.
Judges
Colin Brush, Houston Grand Opera
Claudia Chapa, Austin Opera
Paul Hopper, LA Opera
David Lomelí, Santa Fe Opera
Tamar Sanikidze, Butler Opera Center & Music Academy of the West
Melissa Wegner, Metropolitan Opera
Pianists
James Maverick, Butler School of Music
Nino Sanikidze, Shepherd School of Music
Semi-Finalists
Jiayi George Baolin, bass
Tzvi Bat Asherah, bass baritone
Kristin Bilodeau, soprano
Evan Brown, tenor
Ashlyn Brown, mezzo soprano
Katerina Burton, soprano
Alec Carlson, tenor
Xijin Chen, soprano
Blake Denson, bass baritone
Michael Deshield, tenor
Julia Ernst, soprano
Gretchen Krupp, mezzo soprano
Qirong Liang, mezzo soprano
Chuanyuan Liu, countertenor
Daniela Machado, soprano
Aubrey Odle, mezzo soprano
Ruoxi Peng, soprano
Luna Seongeun Park, soprano
Micah Perry, tenor
Daniel Rich, bass-baritone
Jouelle Roberson, soprano
Cameron Rolling, bass
Alexis Seminario, soprano
Gabrielle Turgeon, soprano
Competition finals are ticketed and will take place on Wednesday, October 1.
Event Details
Free admission