Rome — October 23 & 24, 2026

Online Preselection Open

2° Concorso Lirico Internazionale
"Nicola Martinucci"

President of the Competition: M° Nicola Martinucci
Celebrating opera excellence, discovering world-class vocal talent, and providing international career opportunities.

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Official Poster

€ 4,500 Total Prizes

Monetary prizes awarded for First (€2,000), Second (€1,000), Third (€500) places, plus the prestigious "Nicola Martinucci" Special Award (€1,000).

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International Jury

Evaluated by directors of prestigious opera houses, artist managers, renowned vocal coaches, conductors, and acclaimed opera singers.

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Online Preselection

Submit your video performance online from anywhere in the world. Selected finalists will compete live in Rome on October 23 & 24, 2026.

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Awards & Recognition

Competition Prizes

1st Place

First Prize

€ 2.000

Official Diploma & Concert Performance

2nd Place

Second Prize

€ 1.000

Official Diploma & Certificate

3rd Place

Third Prize

€ 500

Official Diploma & Certificate

Special Award

Nicola Martinucci Prize

€ 1.000

Awarded for Outstanding Tenor/Vocal Audition

Concert Award

Concerto Premio

Offerto dal Direttore Artistico M° Toufic Maatouk

Concert Award

Concerto Premio

Offerto dall’Orchestra Nova Amadeus di Roma

Audience Award

Premio del Pubblico

Riconoscimento speciale con Diploma

Leadership

Artistic & Organizational Direction

President of the Competition

M° Nicola Martinucci

Legendary Italian dramatic tenor, renowned worldwide for his iconic roles in Puccini and Verdi masterworks across the globe's premier opera houses.

Artistic & Organizational Direction

M° Davide Dellisanti

Artistic Director

Leyla Martinucci

Executive Director

In Collaboration With

Promoters & Media Partners

Opera Nostra APS

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