The finals of the New Jersey State Opera 2018 Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition were held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church of Montclair (153 Park Street, Montclair, NJ). Congratulations to the winners!

Winner: Hyung Joo Eom (baritone)
Runner Up: Amanda Zory (soprano)
Third Place (Tie): Joseph Ganser (baritone) and Matthew Ciuffitelli (baritone)

We would like to thank Bravo Alliance for their contribution of the third-place prize and for their ongoing support and encouragement.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition, please contact Karen Toepper at [email protected].

Winner: Hyung Joo Eom (baritone)

Runner Up: Amanda Zory (soprano)

Third Place (Tie): Joseph Ganser (baritone)

Third Place (Tie): Matthew Ciuffitelli (baritone)

Edward Perretti, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Opera discusses his career as a performer, and his deep roots with the New Jersey State Opera, from his days working with founder Alfredo Silipigni to his goals for a new future of amazing gala performances.

Al Lembo, Jr.

Edward Perretti

Albert Stanziano