CMIM Aria Finals: La Scena Predictions

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La Scena Musicale’s team has been following CMIM Voice 2025. Here are our predictions for the Finals.

The Finals takes place Friday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maison symphonique.

Adrian Rodriguez:

Junho Hwang (South Korea, tenor): A clear frontrunner. Though his repertoire feels misaligned, Lensky and Alfredo don’t quite suit his bel canto-forward voice, his vocal command is undeniable. The placement, projection, and sheer consistency put him at least a half-step above the rest. He sings with such confidence and technical security that he can sell almost anything, even when the fit isn’t ideal.
Fleuranne Brockway (Australia, mezzo): Strong momentum. Early in the competition, she may have been held back by allergies, a rumor supported by the marked improvement in her semifinal round, where her tone rang clearer and freer. She has presence, musicality, and a compelling stage aura. There’s an honesty to her singing that communicates deeply. Not the flashiest, but possibly the most emotionally persuasive. She’s peaking at the right time.
Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh (Russia) vs. Yewon Han (South Korea): Both coloraturas are undeniably excellent, technically precise, stylistically poised, and vocally impressive. Julia brings drama and nuances, but maybe to a fault and they become mannerisms. The constant pianissimi crescendos from piano to forte, as strange as it may sound, can get monotonous over time. Yewon has a thrilling, vibrant sound with lots of squillo, but that very brilliance sometimes comes at the cost of nuance or color flexibility. A prize is almost certain for one of them, which one depends on the jury’s personal tastes.

Justin Bernard: