GIULIO NERI INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION

18th Edition – April 16–19, 2026

The Giulio Neri International Opera Singing Competition was established to celebrate the art of opera singing and to promote young talents from all over the world. Dedicated to the great Verdian bass Giulio Neri, the competition represents a unique opportunity for opera singers to challenge themselves with the operatic repertoire, engage with industry experts, and gain visibility among audiences and professionals on the international music scene.
The “Giulio Neri” Opera Singing Competition is not just a contest, but a path of artistic growth: meetings with conductors and opera professionals enrich the participants’ experience, turning the competition into an opportunity for training and professional exposure.
Each year, Torrita di Siena, with its historical and cultural charm, becomes the ideal stage for this competition, offering a unique and welcoming atmosphere for participants and audiences alike.

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from 1st to 4th May 2025: at the start the XVII Giulio Neri International Opera Singing Competition

from 1st to 4th May 2025: at the start the XVII Giulio ...

The “Giulio Neri” International Opera Singing Competition – XVII edition takes place in Torrita di Siena from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 May 2025. In ...
I VINCITORI DEL xv CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DI CANTO LIRICO GIULIO DI TORRITA DI SIENA

I VINCITORI DEL xv CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DI CANTO LIR...

Il XV Concorso Internazionale di Canto Lirico Giulio Neri celebra l'atto finale al Teatro degli Oscuri di Torrita di Siena. Il concerto conclusivo ha assegnato ...
Competitors admitted to the final Sunday, April 2, 2023

Competitors admitted to the final Sunday, April 2, 2023

At the end of the semi-final on Saturday, April 1, 2023, the jury of the XV International Opera Competition Giulio Neri decreed the 18 contestants ...

GIULIO NERI INTERNATIONAL LYRIC SINGING COMPETITION

Artistic director Eleonora Leonini

In Torrita di Siena, where the famous bass Giulio Neri was born in 1909, since 2005 the Lyric Singing Competition
takes place for singers from all over the world, without age limits.
“Giulio Neri” International Lyric Singing Competition is held under the artistic direction of Maestro Eleonora Leonini
and every year ensures a jury composed of prestigious personalities of musical and lyric culture.
The event is organised by Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte and the City of Torrita di Siena.

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