2025 Competition Judges and Pianist

Judges

Susan Quittmeyer

Susan Quittmeyer

Mezzo-soprano who was active in concert halls and opera houses. Faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music.

Dimitri Pittas

Dimitri Pittas

Tenor who has appeared on leading opera stages throughout North America and Europe. Faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music.

James Morris

James Morris

Bass-baritone known for world-famous performances in opera, concert, recital, and recording.

Harolyn Blackwell

Harolyn Blackwell

American lyric coloratura soprano who has performed in the world’s finest opera houses, concert halls, and theaters.

Gayletha Nichols, Chair

Gayletha Nichols, Chair

Soprano and former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions as well as the former Director of the Apprentice Program for Singers at The Santa Fe Opera. A frequent adjudicator in national and international competitions and consultant for young artist programs.

Pianist

Lachlan Glen

Lachlan Glen

Enjoys a varied career spanning The Juilliard School, the Met Opera, orchestra podiums, recording studios, and performance venues worldwide.