The 2025 National Semifinalists

Lauren Carroll, Soprano
Sadie Cheslak, Mezzo-Soprano
Kresley Figueroa, Soprano
Angel Raii Gomez, Tenor
Alissa Goretsky, Soprano
Sofia Gotch, Soprano
Giorgi Guliashvili, Tenor
Samuel Kidd, Baritone
Emma Marhefka, Soprano
Michelle Mariposa, Mezzo-Soprano
Midori Marsh, Soprano
Ariana Maubach, Mezzo-Soprano
John Mburu, Bass
Jonathan Patton, Baritone
Abigail Raiford, Soprano
Lauren Randolph, Mezzo-Soprano
Dominic Salvati, Tenor
Ben Strong, Bass-Baritone
Luke Sutliff, Baritone
Ryan Wolfe, Baritone

About the Laffont Competition

The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition is a program designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers.

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Application and Eligibility

Application information, eligibility, registration and season timeline, and repertoire requirements. 

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Districts and Regions

The 2024-25 District and Region competition dates, locations, and information.

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Support the Laffont Competition

Learn more about opportunities to support the Laffont Competition.

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Winners

Winners from this season and the past seven decades of auditions.

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Connect

Connect with the Laffont Competition on social media and learn how you can get involved.

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