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International Opera Competition "Città di Arcore G. Puccini" - 2nd Edition

Arcore (MB)

 Villa Borromeo d'Adda, Largo Vincenzo Vela 1, Arcore (MB)

Organised by Comune di Arcore

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From 6 to 8 November 2026, Villa Borromeo d'Adda hosts the second edition of the International Opera Competition "Città di Arcore G. Puccini", open to young opera singers. This edition falls on the centenary of the world premiere of Turandot, which was staged at Teatro alla Scala in 1926. The event is organised by the Municipality of Arcore, Department of Culture, with the Fondazione Giacomo Puccini of Lucca, the City of Lucca, the Municipality of Concorezzo, the Conservatorio di Musica Giacomo Puccini and Early Music Italia, under the patronage of the Province of Monza and Brianza and the Consorzio Brianteo Villa Greppi, as part of the "Arcore città della Musica" programme. The competition consists of an elimination round, a semi-final and a final with an award concert, open to the public. Prizes include the Premio Città di Arcore (3,000 euros), the Premio Turandot (1,500 euros), the Premio Città di Lucca (1,300 euros), the Premio Felice Schiavi for the best male performer and the Premio speciale Giovani Interpreti for the best finalist or semi-finalist under 22.

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Dates: 6-8 November 2026 Venue: Villa Borromeo d'Adda, Largo Vincenzo Vela 1, Arcore (MB) Phases: elimination round, semi-final, final with award concert Requirements: opera singers under 37 (born after 1 January 1989); repertoire with at least one Puccini piece Prizes: Premio Città di Arcore 3,000 euros, Premio Turandot 1,500 euros, Premio Città di Lucca 1,300 euros, Premio Felice Schiavi and Premio speciale Giovani Interpreti Free admission and open to the public Information and registration: concorsolirico@comune.arcore.mb.it