After two thrilling days at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester, Lazarova was one of four finalists selected from ten international semi-finalists to rehearse and perform with the Hallé on Saturday 22 February. The competition attracted 287 applicants representing 55 countries across all six continents. “With so much extraordinary talent on display, choosing the winner was very difficult, but I am delighted to welcome Delyana as the new young conductor of the Hallé, and look forward enormously to our work together.” “It has been a week of huge excitement for us all to meet, and work with, these wonderful young conductors at the start of their careers,” said Sir Mark Elder. Second prize, which includes a cash prize of £3,000, was awarded to Venezuelan-born Rodolfo Barráez, while British conductor Joel Sandelson received the third prize, which includes a cash prize of £2,000. She will take up this appointment in September 2020 and during her tenure will work under the close mentorship of the Hallé’s Music Director Sir Mark Elder, and assist other visting international conductors. In addition to a cash prize of £15,000, Lazarova will fulfil a two-year engagement as the 8th Assistant Conductor for the Hallé, which also includes the role of Music Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra. The Hallé has named Delyana Lazarova as the winner of the inaugural Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition.
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