The Bayreuth Festival warmly congratulates Miina-Liisa Värelä on being awarded Best Singer at the Oper! Awards. This honor recognizes an artist of international stature, whose extraordinary vocal authority, interpretative depth, and unmistakable stage presence make her one of the most remarkable sopranos of our time.

With her uncompromising, deeply insightful, and profoundly moving portrayals, she sets the standard for the operatic stage. Last summer in Bayreuth, she captivated both audiences and critics alike with her Ortrud in Lohengrin – a performance of remarkable dramatic intensity and musical precision.

We now look forward with great anticipation to her Kundry in Parsifal this summer.

We eagerly anticipate many more significant roles that Miina-Liisa Värelä will bring to life on the Green Hill and congratulate her on this richly deserved award with the highest admiration and heartfelt recognition.