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Francesco Provenzale International Baroque Singing Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- 26-28 November 2026
- Location
- Pietà de' Turchini, Naples
- Registration deadline
- 31 July 2026
- Fee
- EUR 50
Source: turchini.it
Overview
International baroque singing competition of the Centro di Musica Antica Pietà de' Turchini in Naples, now in its 14th edition (November 2026). It focuses on 16th-18th-century repertoire including the Neapolitan School and is open to all voice types.
- Organiser
- Centro di Musica Antica Pietà de' Turchini (Fondazione Turchini)
- Instruments
- Voice
- Category
- Opera & general voice
- Age limits
- 35 or under (2026: born on or after 26 November 1991)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online form plus ID, CV, two live recordings, programme, PDF scores and proof of EUR 50 fee, sent by email
Rounds & time limits
- Preliminary round (closed): three pieces
- Final round (public): 2-3 pieces, max 20 minutes
Repertoire
Preliminary: one sacred/oratorio/chamber piece, one opera aria or scene, and one piece by a Neapolitan School composer (16th-18th century). Final: free programme of 2-3 pieces, max 20 minutes.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Anna Bonitatibus (chair, 2026)
- Eva-Maria Sens
- Fulvio Macciardi
- Alessandro Trebeschi
- Stefano Demicheli
- Paologiovanni Maione
Prizes
- 1st: EUR 2,500 and participation in a Centro production
- 2nd: EUR 1,500 and a free masterclass
- 3rd: EUR 1,000 and a free masterclass
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source