Jennifer Robinson Wins Top Prize at the Gerda Lissner Foundation's 2025 Art Song Competition

The first-year voice student won third prize, receiving $4,500 and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall this spring.

We are thrilled to congratulate first-year voice student Jennifer Robinson for winning third prize at the Gerda Lissner Foundation’s 2025 Art Song Competition. This prestigious annual competition recognizes singers for their artistry and dedication to the song repertoire—and provides them with crucial financial support to pursue their craft.

As the third prize winner, Robinson, the Edith Evans Frumin Fellow at Curtis, received $4,500 and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2026, in the winner’s concert.

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Interested in experiencing Robinson’s artistry first-hand? Join us on November 14 and 16 for Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo,* where she stars as Proserpina.

*Both performances are currently sold out—but join the wait list, and we’ll send you notice when tickets become available.

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