HIGH NOTE :: Ada Sari Vocal Artistry Competition

Based in the southern city of Nowy Sącz, the Competition is named for the extraordinary soprano of the early 20th century. 70 singers from 17 countries took part in the 2017 edition, won by representatives of Slovenia: baritone Domen Krizaj and Mojca Bitenc (second prize in the womens voices contest, first was not awarded). Elżbieta Krajewska is speaking to Małgorzata Walewska, the mezzosoprano and Artistic Director of the Competition; jury members Sławomir Perłowski (conductor), Vienna-based Samantha Farber, the two Slovenian winners and a Polish laureate, Albert Memeti, tenor.