PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc.
PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds an annual opera competition to encourage and support singers pursuing a career in opera.
PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of its 12th National Opera Competition.

1st Prize
Ben Reisinger,
tenor

2nd Prize
Michelle M. Mariposa,
mezzo-soprano

3rd Prize
Daniel Rich,
baritone

Judges Special Award
Titus Muzi,
baritone

Audience Choice
Esther Tonea,
soprano
PARTNERS for the Arts Finalists 2025
Top Left: Ben Reislinger, tenor; Logan Wagner, tenor; Titus Muzi, baritone; Daniel Rich, baritone; Johnathan Patton, baritone.
Lower Left: Esther Tonea, soprano; pianist Tongyao Li; Michele M. Mariposa, mezzo-soprano; Teresa Perrota, soprano; Luke Norvell, tenor.
Judges:
Preliminaries | Semifinals | Finals |
Thomas Reilley | Gustavo Ahualli | Israel Gursky |
Joy Schreier | Allen Perriello | Lee Anne Myslewski |
Joseph Walsh | Peter Russell | David Neely |
We sincerely thank:
The Annunciation Catholic Church Catherine and Mary Roth Concert Series and
Frank Conlon,
Brian Quenton Thorne – Annunciation Catholic Church Event Coordinator,
Alan Savada and Will Stevenson – 2nd prize in honor of their son, Samuel J. Savada-Stevenson,
Nicole Alfandre Halbreiner – 3rd prize,
Drs. James and Wanda OBrien-Trefil – Judges Special Awards and Audience Choice in honor of Sylvia Mestek Trefil,
Jean Arnold – Finalist Travel Expenses,
Dr. Robert Misbin – Finalist Travel Expenses,
Dr. Susan Ohnmacht – Finalist Travel Expenses,
Dr. William Franklin Panici – Finalist Travel Expenses,
Mrs. Stephanie Ross Van Reigersberg – Finalist Travel Expenses.
Thank you to all the donors who made it possible for us to give over $40,000 in prizes this year.