The XIII International Competition for Opera Singers "City of Pienza" takes place from 9 to 11 November 2023 In the historic center of Pienza, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event is organized by OperaPienza and the City of Pienza in collaboration with Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte.

The event aims to enhance young singers, giving them the opportunity to perform in front of a jury of prominent personalities in the international opera scene and to win prizes, auditions and scholarships, possibilities for their career.
Singers of all nationalities, belonging to all the vocal registers, born after 31 December 1987 and of legal age on the date of submission of the application are admitted.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4th, 2023

 COMPLETE RULES 

PRIZES

1st PRIZE "City of Pienza": 2,000 euros scholarship offered by the City of Pienza

2nd PRIZE "City of Pienza": 1,500 euros scholarship offered by Fondazione Conservatorio San Carlo Borromeo

3rd PRIZE "City of Pienza": 1,000 euros scholarship offered by the City of Pienza

"Andy Johnson" prize for the best baritone voice: 500 euros scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OPERA ROLES

High-level improvement laboratory in preparation for the opera in an all-encompassing of all expenses competition borne by the organization

500 euros scholarship, offered by the City of Pienza

500 euros scholarship, offered by Fondazione San Carlo Borromeo City of Pienza

500 euros scholarship, offered by Adua Veroni

500 euros scholarship, offered by Adua Veroni

500 euros scholarship, offered by Moira Johnson

SPECIAL AWARDS – AUDITIONS, WRITINGS AND CONCERTS

«Teatro Massimo Bellini» prize
Auditions at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania for first and second prize winners

«Maggio Musicale Fiorentino» prize
Auditions at the Theatre Maggio Musicale Fiorentino for one/two singers

«Teatro Massimo di Palermo» prize
Auditions at the Theatre Maggio Musicale Fiorentino for one/two singers at Teatro Massimo in Palermo

«Teatro Fraschini» prize
Auditions at Teatro Fraschini in Pavia for one/two singer which will be held in spring 2024

«Deutsche Oper Berlin» prize
Auditions at Deutsche Oper of Berlin for one/two singers

«Landestheater Coburg» prize
Recruitment at Landestheater Coburg Theater (Germany) for one/two singers for the 2024/2025 season at the discretion of Neil Barry Moss

JURY

President
 Adua Veroni

Cameron Arens, Deputy Artistic Administrator, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence - France

Alessandro Ariosi, Ariosi Management International Artists Management Agency (11/11)

Francesca Barbieri, Music Consultant

Cecilia Gasdia, Superintendent of Verona Arena Foundation (11/11)

Neil Barry Moss, Artistic Director at Landestheater Coburg – Germany

Gianni Tangucci, Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (09/11)