Down to Twelve: The 2020 Lotte Lenya Competition Finalists

This 75-minute film captures stellar performances and post-audition interviews by the twelve finalists filmed during the two-day Lenya Competition Semifinals in New York City in mid-March 2020, when contestants were adjudicated and then coached by Broadway and opera star Lisa Vroman and three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker.

The final round had been scheduled for 2 May 2020 in front of a live audience in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. With uncertainties surrounding public performances during the global pandemic, the Kurt Weill Foundation reluctantly made the decision to cancel the 2020 Competition Finals. However, for the first time, the Competition commissioned a documentary film to showcase the twelve finalists.

[Operabracelets]

Thanks so much for sharing! I never miss the competition and was so disappointed that you, like everyone, had to cancel this year. This look in is a pleasant and meaningful surprise...

[kingsbridgemedia]

Congratulations to all 12 finalists - great job!

[ettawhy]

congrats finalists!
so much talent & hard work & dedication shines through!
love this showcase video

[bobtaylor]

I'm in my late 60s and as most people my age do, fear that all of the good things are disappearing. This is so cheering.

[SeikoMeetsWorld]

Dylan was absolutely breathtaking.. completely mesmerizing.

[Marcel_Audubon]

The ladies ruled this year! Loved the woman from Tel Aviv and the one from Florida ... et la Parisienne, I love her attitude!!
No attempt to reschedule the final? how disappointing! but we have to be realists in these strange times. Congrats to all on your shared prize!! a nice compromise