Yuliia Zasimova (1992, Ukraine) is the winner of the Second Prize of the 63rd Tenor Viñas Competition.
— Once the competition has finished, how do you feel?
First of all, I feel very happy, tired, and really very excited.
— What motivated you to apply for the Tenor Viñas Contest?
I took part in this competition because it was my dream, and also because since 2018 I have been in an opera young artists program in Poland and from that point I started my career. I had plans to come here earlier, but Covid happened and I couldn't. Finally in 2026 I did, so I'm very happy.
— What led you to the world of lyric and opera, and when did you decide to pursue it professionally?
My mom is a music teacher and I didn’t have a chance to not be a musician, but in the end it’s my life—I’m doing what I love, and it’s the best.
— What would you say are your dream roles?
Lucia di Lammermoor and maybe later Traviata.
— What advice would you give to future contestants?
Be brave, prepare your program properly and carefully, and sing your heart out.
— In three words, how would you define the Tenor Viñas Contest?
Music, art, happiness.
