Following the final held in Gütersloh on Friday, October 9, the jury of the Neue Stimmen competition, led by Alexander Neef, announced its winners. The top prizes were awarded to two young singers: Arpi Sinanyan, a 23-year-old Armenian soprano, and Jiazhou Wang, a 22-year-old Chinese baritone. Wang made history as the youngest winner in the competition's long-standing tradition. In second place, the jury honored Aigerim Altynbek, a soprano from Kazakhstan, and Irakli Pkhaladze, a baritone-bass from Georgia. The third place was shared by Liere Wu, a Chinese soprano, and Rafael Rojas, a Mexican tenor. Rojas also received the audience prize, which is chosen by the public who watched the event. The Neue Stimmen competition is known for discovering promising young vocal talents from around the world. This year's edition was particularly praised for its high quality, with Liz Mohn, the founder of the competition and its main financial supporter through her foundation, calling it an "exceptional" year. Her foundation has been instrumental in ensuring the competition continues to attract top talent and maintain its reputation as a significant platform for emerging singers. The competition takes place annually and is considered one of the most important events in the classical music world for young singers. This year's winners will have the opportunity to perform in various opera houses and concerts, helping to launch their careers on an international stage.