19th International Competition of Solo Singers "Lazar Jovanović"
The nineteenth edition of the prestigious International Competition of Solo Singers "Lazar Jovanović" was successfully held in 2022. After several days of top performances by young opera artists in front of a renowned international jury, the winners were announced and the main and special awards were presented.
Main and Special Awards
Laureate - Main Award
Nevena Đoković (Serbia)
A full-evening solo concert with an orchestra on the main stage of the Kolarac Endowment, a cash prize of 500 euros, professional video recording, and photographs of the concert.
Kulturni Element Awards
Barbara Pijetlović (Croatia)
Mariya Yonkova (Bulgaria)
Ermin Ašćerić (Serbia)
Solo concerts within the "Winners" edition, music books, a diploma, and a financial award of 200 euros.
Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival Recommendation
Ermin Ašćerić (Serbia)
Participation in the activities of Operosa, at the only opera festival in Montenegro.
AV Team Special Award
Nevena Đoković (Serbia)
Ana Pavlov Pervanje (Slovenia)
Barbara Pijetlović (Croatia)
Ester Čuzdi (Serbia)
Professional studio recording of three arias of choice.
Special Award of Jury Member Ulf Bästlein
Barbara Pijetlović (Croatia)
Free participation at the Lied Festival Schloss vor Husum.
Special Award of Jury Member Mária Temesi
Nevena Đoković (Serbia)
Participation in the upcoming international Simándy competition in Szeged (Hungary).
Competition Jury
Pre-category A and B; I Category; II/A
- Arijana Điljani Filip (Croatia)
- Tatjana Vasle (Slovenia)
- Ivana Dimitrijević Aranđelović (Serbia)
II/B, III, IV/A, IV/B, V/A, V/B Category
- Mária Temesi (Hungary)
- Ulf Bästlein (Austria)
- Dragana Radaković (Serbia)
- Vesna Šouc (Serbia)
- Dan Pataca (Romania)
Congratulations to all the awarded participants, and we thank the members of the jury for their dedicated work. For more information, visit the official website of the competition.