The jury has reached its decision: The Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Svetlina Stoyanova and the South Korean bass Cho ChanHee are the winners of the 17th NEUE STIMMEN International Singing Competition. In the competition's anniversary year, the two singers prevailed against formidable competitors. This video presents highlights from the finals and the competition's final week, along with comments by the winners and the jury.

After four exciting days singing and rehearsing, the semifinals of the NEUE STIMMEN competition are about to take place. The tension mounts. Which of the 16 semifinalists will make it to the finals? The 10-member jury will decide, but audience members also have a role to play – they must choose their favorite.

Recording of the complete final of NEUE STIMMEN 2017. The event took place on October 14, 2017 in Stadthalle Gütersloh. The 10 singers were accompanied by the Duisburg Philharmonic, conducted by Graeme Jenkins.

Accompany the participants and coaches of the eleventh Master Class of our NEUE STIMMEN.