All La Cieca can say is that so very many of you here shine in diamond splendor, and she only hopes she can stream even a single ray of light into the night of your heart. The results of the “Ian Bostridge” competition are after the jump.

It was a foregone conclusion that armerjacquino‘s anecdote of adolescent angst and actualization should sweep the “Dichterliebe” board. For the film I see Colin Firth as the father. Congratulations and pardon me, but I seem to have something in my eye.

Among many strong and poetic accounts of “Darkness,” La Cieca’s blue-ribbon panel, after many ballots and a harsh word or two, settled on the pensive comment by louannd.

Winners, please watch your email for further instructions. For all who participated, La Cieca’s heartfelt thanks and the promise that another such competition is just around the corner. In the meantime, all who participated are invited to take advantage of a 25% discount on tickets to the Bostridge recital on Monday, November 28.  Use discount code BST13241 at the Box Office, via CarnegieCharge 212.247.7800, or online at carnegiehall.org.

Legalese: This discount is valid until November 27th at 11:59 PM.  Limit of eight tickets per purchase. Some limitations may apply. Offer is subject to availability and prior sale, is not valid on prior purchases, and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Valid by phone, at the Box Office, and/or online. No refunds or exchanges. Internet and phone orders are subject to standard convenience fees.