Tenor Bryan Hymel has been awarded the Top Prize in the 2009 Gerda Lissner Competition, which carries a cash award of $15,000. Mr. Hymel was also the winner of last year's Zachary Society, Licia Albanese/Puccini Foundation, and Giulio Gari Foundation competitions.
He is currently rehearsing the Prince in Rusalka with Boston Lyric Opera, which opens on March 20th. Following engagements this season include a return to Greek National Opera for I Puritani, and his debut at English National Opera as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly.
