2025 Prize Winner's Concert with Anija Lombard, soprano

August 14, 2026, 8 p.m., location to be announced
Piano: Jonathan Ware, Hanns Eisler School of Music, Berlin

Each year, the best performer from all the masterclasses is selected by a jury of experts from the Academia Vocalis and receives the Academia Vocalis Prize, the award for the best singer
from all the masterclasses in 2025. This year, the prize was awarded to soprano Anija Lombard, from Vorarlberg, Austria. She is currently a permanent member of the ensemble at the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest and performs there regularly. Her vocal range, the precision of her performance, and the rich power of her voice—in both the high and low registers—are truly impressive. On stage, she commands the space with a captivating presence.

This native of Vorarlberg is sure to deliver a magnificent prize winner's concert. We look forward to it!