Meet the Jury

Meet selected artists whose jury profiles have been published by IVA. This selection does not represent a complete announcement of the 2026 panel.

Jury profile

Pamela Coburn

Soprano | International Opera Artist | USA

Pamela Coburn is an American operatic soprano whose distinguished international career includes leading performances at the Vienna State Opera, Zurich Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and Salzburg Festival. A winner of the ARD International Music Competition and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, she is particularly recognized for her interpretations of Mozart and Richard Strauss. Her extensive recording career includes collaborations with renowned conductors such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Carlos Kleiber.

Jury profile

Lee Teawon

Soprano | Professor, Myongji University | South Korea

Lee Teawon is a South Korean soprano and Professor of Performing Arts at Myongji University. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she also holds a doctorate from Hansei University. Her distinguished career spans opera, musical theater, and concert performance, with appearances on Broadway and London's West End. Her honors include a Laurence Olivier Award and a Los Angeles Ovation Award. Renowned for her artistic versatility and expressive performances, she has appeared on international stages across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Jury profile

Tiffany Du Mouchelle

Soprano | Director of Vocal Performance, University at Buffalo | USA

Tiffany Du Mouchelle is an American soprano acclaimed for her versatility across classical, contemporary, and theatrical repertoire. A recipient of the Richard F. Gold Career Grant for American Opera Singers, she has premiered more than 70 new vocal works and performed internationally in opera and chamber music. She serves as Director of the Vocal Performance Program at the University at Buffalo, where she is also an active educator and advocate for contemporary vocal music.