Riccardo Zandonai International Competition for Young Opera Singers

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Closes

November 9, 2026

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

An annual international competition celebrating the legacy of composer Riccardo Zandonai, providing a platform for emerging opera talent to perform in front of a distinguished jury. Participants present four operatic arias in their original languages; those competing for the Riccardo Zandonai Prize must also perform two works by the composer.

Who it is for

Opera singers born after January 1, 1989.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

international

Where

Riva del Garda, Italy

When

November 9, 2026

Runs November 23, 2026 to November 28, 2026

What you get

Cash prizes, special awards, private auditions with top opera institutions, and opportunities for concerts and professional collaborations.

What you need to apply

Four operatic arias in original languages, 4 required
Two works by Riccardo Zandonai (for Riccardo Zandonai Prize competitors), 2 required

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://musicopportunities.com/competition/019f9059-8908-78a2-92fe-40aa2853598b