The Gerda Lissner Foundation

Art Song Competition
2026-10-13 - 2026-10-16 | Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, 10065, United States

2026 Winners Concert
2026-04-29 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10019, United States

THE GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION PRESENTS: An Afternoon with Peabody Conservatory
2026-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | WQXR
Curated and hosted by world renowned soprano and Marc C. von May Distinguished Chair of Vocal Studies Elizabeth Futral with music direction by Laurie Rogers (Director of Artistic Operations at Opera Saratoga and Music Director of Peabody Opera Theater), this special program features a guest appearance by celebrated alumna Cierra Byrd and showcases repertoire reflecting the breadth and excellence of Peabody Conservatory’s Vocal Studies program.
The concert highlights the talents of Peabody students and emerging artists.

Click here for free tickets
OR
Livestream from The Greene Space, WQXR
Sunday, March 22, 2026, | 4:00 PM

Artists
Introductions by: Elizabeth Futral

Cierra Byrd – Mezzo-Soprano
Rira Kim – Soprano
Julie Knott – Mezzo–Soprano
Sara Nealley – Soprano
Daniel LaRue – Tenor
Holden Turner – Baritone

and Laurie Rogers, Pianist/Conductor
Livestream from The Greene Space, WQXR

International Vocal Competition 2026
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, 10065, United States

Young Artists Showcase: The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: Bard Conservatory of Music
2025-12-10 21:00 - 22:00 | WQXR
Join WQXR’s 105.9FM Young Artists Showcase with host Alexa Smith for a special musical journey featuring the exceptional artistry of Bard College Conservatory’s Graduate Vocal Arts Program. Under the artistic direction of renowned mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, and Associate Director Kayo Iwama, you’ll discover the next generation of outstanding vocalists. Tune in!
Performers include:
Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano
Kayo Iwama, pianist
Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, pianist
Michael Adams, soprano
Lucy Fitz Gibbon, soprano
Evan Katsefes, tenor
Benjamin Truncale, tenor
Leonor Vasconcelos, soprano
Tune In Here at 9 p.m.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: "L’invitation au voyage" – An Evening with Bard College Conservatory of Music
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United States
View the livestream here.

CANCELLED: The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: An Evening with Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University
2025-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 | The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United States
Due to significant travel disruptions, tonight’s recital has been cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.

At The Greene Space, WQXR

Performers include:

World-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee
Kevin Murphy, pianist
Yoori Choi, soprano
Jonathan Elmore, tenor
Sunghoon Han, bass-baritone (former Gerda Lissner Prize Winner)
Haocheng Li, baritone
Virginia Mims, soprano

Young Artists Showcase: From Canon to Creation: A Celebration of Mannes Opera
2025-11-05 21:00 - 22:00 | WQXR
WQXR’s 105.9FM Young Artists Showcase host Alexa Smith will take listeners on a musical journey, featuring the talented artists of Mannes School of Music. This program celebrates Mannes’ rich tradition and ushers in the thrilling next chapter of opera. Encore presentation on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Listen here

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: An Evening with The New School Mannes
2025-10-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United States
Experience the Magic of Mannes Opera – from Canon to Creation
A livestream event at The Greene Space, WQXR
Join us for a captivating evening as The Gerda Lissner Foundation proudly presents a celebration of Mannes Opera, journeying from beloved classics to bold new works. The program features an impressive lineup of Mannes alumni and former Gerda Lissner Foundation winners, including Nadine Sierra, Eve Gigliotti, and Hannah Cho, as well as distinguished alumni artists Jennifer Zetlan and Bryan Wagorn. Current students of Mannes will also share the stage, showcasing the next generation of operatic talent.
Join the Livestream
* This event is partially underwritten by the Lissner Charitable Fund, Karl Michaelis.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Lieder/Song and International Vocal Competition Winners Concert 2024/2025: Celebrating the 21st Century Artist
2025-04-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10019, United States
Join us to Celebrate
Our 30th Annual International Vocal Competition and
10th Annual Lieder/Song Vocal Competition
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:30 PM
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
Featuring performances by the Winners of the Lieder/Song and International Vocal Competitions 2024/2025
Honoring
Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Warren Jones, pianist/conductor
With a special performance by
The First Prize Winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation’s 2024
Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition
For FREE tickets, please follow this link to Carnegie Hall

2025 International Vocal Competition Final Round
2025-03-14 | Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, 10065, United States

2025 International Vocal Competition Preliminary Round
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-13 | Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, 10065, United States

Young Artists Showcase with The Curtis School of Music
2024-12-18 21:00 - 22:00 | WQXR
Young Artists Showcase is a WQXR weekly radio show that since 1978 has sought out and displayed the talents of young emerging artists. WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase is supported by The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation.
Produced by WQXR.

Young Artists Showcase with Yale School of Music in the Greene Space
2024-12-11 21:00 | WQXR

An evening with J'Nai Bridges & Curtis Opera Theatre
2024-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United States
