Our 2025 Judges

The Jensen Foundation gratefully acknowledges the work of its panel of esteemed Finals Judges: Michael Eberhard, Director of Casting & Artistic Administration at Opera Philadelphia and Casting Advisor for the Spoleto Festival USA; Priti Gandhi, Associate Director of the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition; and Cory Lippiello, Director of Artistic Programs at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Read more about our Finals Judges.

About the Fritz & Lavinia Jensen Foundation

The Fritz and Lavinia Jensen Foundation, a Donor-Advised Fund of Foundation For The Carolinas, was established by Lavinia Jensen in honor of her late husband, Fritz. Their lifelong love for the arts has benefited many musicians and musical organizations. The Foundation continues their philanthropic passion for the musical arts by supporting young artists pursuing a career in opera. The centerpiece of The Jensen Foundation’s work is the annual Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition.  Since the Competition’s inception in 2000, 461 singers have received more than $985,000 in support.