ND-MB District Met Opera Laffont Competition

North Dakota-Manitoba District, Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. An Opera Competition/Concert in Grand Forks, ND each year. Free admission. All Welcome.

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Beyond a financial contribution, there are many ways you can support and get involved with the 2023 auditions. Check out our Support Us page to learn more, and THANK YOU.

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Happy holidays to you and yours! We are gearing up for the 2023 ND-MB District Laffont Competition on February 11 at our home—@UNDMusic in Grand Forks. We hope you will join us for a day of fantastic singing.

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Click the link above or scan this QR code to donate. We thank you and wish you a peaceful end of your year!

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Save the date for our 2023 auditions. Come for an aria or stay for the day!

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Congratulations to all the young artists today who put forth their best efforts today. We see and appreciate all the hard work you have invested in today's event. Best wishes to you as you move forward in your careers!

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Our ND-MB District Audience Choice Award goes to Tessa Hartl!

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Our ND-MB District Encouragement Award Winners are Tessa Hartl, Chris Fistonich & Shaina Martinez!

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Our ND-MB District Winners are Marcus Lee & Kara Morgan!

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The awards ceremony will begin soon! Winners and encouragement award winners will be posted shortly after the ceremony.

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And now... the judges deliberate!

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The judges' choice for Ms. Liebman is "No Word from Tom," from "The Rake's Progress," by Stravinsky.

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Our eleventh performer is Helaine Liebman from Highland Park IL. Her chosen aria is "Donde lieta uscì," from Puccini's "La Bohème."

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The judges' choice for Ms. Martinez is "Tu che di gel sei cinta," from Puccini's "Turandot."