New Zealand soprano Eliza Boom has won the $40,000 prize at the grand final held in Sydney.

Singing arias by Mozart, Cilea, Puccini and Massenet, Melbourne soprano Rebecca Gulinello wins the prestigious award and a $30,000 prize.

Sydney soprano Georgia Melville named the recipient of Australia's most valuable vocal scholarship.

Eight young female singers from seven countries were awarded a total of $69,000 in grants at this year's Elizabeth Connell Prize, which was held online due to COVID restrictions.

Kiandra Howarth has won the Bel Canto Award, while Finnish soprano Hannakaisa Nyrönen has taken home the Elizabeth Connell Prize.

Sopranos dominate this year's Bel Canto Award, while Australian Kiandra Howarth is a finalist in both competitions.

The Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation has named the winners of two major singing competitions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Six finalists will compete for the 2016 Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award in September. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in