Our 2022 highlights
Liz Nolan presented the final of the 2022 Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition live from the National Concert Hall. Six of the most talented competitors sang three arias with the National Symphony Orchestra before the International jury decide on the 2022 winner of this prestigious vocal competition.
2022 Finalists
Congratulations to the six singers who successfully reached our Final of the 10th Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition. We are thrilled to announce our winners and thank you to the National Symphony Orchestra led by internationally acclaimed conductor Laurent Wagner.
2022 COMPETITION RESULTS:
1ST PRIZE €10,000
Grisha Martirosyan
BARITONE | 24, ARMENIAN
Sponsored by Hinch Distillery Company
2ND PRIZE €5,000
Aebh Kelly
MEZZO-SOPRANO | 25, IRISH
Private Donor
3RD PRIZE €4,000
Aaron Godfrey-Mayes
TENOR | 27, BRITISH
Sponsored by Deirdre Lyons, Alltech
4TH PRIZE €3,000
Laura Lolita Perešivana
SOPRANO | 27, LATVIAN
Donated by Mags & Liam Gilligan in memory of James Rice
5TH PRIZE €2,000
Zuzanna Nalewajek
MEZZO-SOPRANO | 24, POLISH
Donated by Martin Coonan and Friends & Supporters of the Competition
6TH PRIZE €1,000
Changdai Park
BASS-BARITONE | 29, SOUTH KOREAN
Donated by the Johnston Family, Dallas, Texas, in memory of their mother Patricia (Kitty) Johnston
Further prizes
Along with our finalist prizes, we have a selection of extra prizes that are awarded by individual supporters and sponsors.
Wil Keune Prize of €1,000
Presented by his wife, Jane Carty, for the best performance of a Mozart aria in any round of the Competition.
Aaron Godfrey-Mayes TENOR | 27, BRITISH
Audience Prize of €1,000
For the performance in the Final that the audience vote for as their favourite! Donated by Brian McElroy.
Grisha Martirosyan BARITONE | 24, ARMENIAN
Oratorio Prize of €500
In memory of William Young, for the best performance of an oratorio aria in the semifinal, presented by his wife, Alison Young.
Changdai Park BASS-BARITONE | 29, SOUTH KOREAN
DUBLIN SONG SERIES Prize of €500
For the best performance of a song in any language in the semifinal. The winner is also offered a recital in the Dublin Song Series 2023/24.
Aebh Kelly MEZZO-SOPRANO | 25, IRISH
Dame Joan Sutherland Prize of €500
For the singer with the most potential aged 25 and under, donated by the Gaughan family.
Grisha Martirosyan BARITONE | 24, ARMENIAN
Dermot Troy Prize of €500
For the highest placed Irish singer, donated by the Gaughan family.
Aebh Kelly MEZZO-SOPRANO | 25, IRISH
SEMI FINALISTS Prize of €500
Congratulations to the singers who successfully progressed to the Semi Finals of the 2022 Competition.
Rory Dunne Bass-Baritone, Irish
Carolyn Holt Soprano, Irish
Jolyon Loy Baritone, British/Irish
Ted Black Tenor, British
Alexandra Nowakowski Soprano, Polish/American
Rebecca Rodgers Mezzo-Soprano, Irish