XVII° Concours Lyrique International "Bell'Arte"

The Competition is open to singers in all voice categories and of all nationalities; minimum age is 16 years.
(All ages are determined as of April 1, 2026.
Singers may enter this competition in one of the three categories:
A) Category “Grands Amateurs”: open to singers with no professional (conservatory or equivalent level) voice studies, minimum age: 24years on April 1st, 2026.
B) Category “Young singers”: open to singers who didn’t accomplish 24 years, on April 1st, 2026; accessible from 16 years on.
C) Category “Professionals”: open to singers, with professional education in progress or finished (Conservatory, Musikhochschule, University…) -, from 24 to 40 years old, on April 1st, 2026.
Rehearsal with the pianist in the concert hall on Friday, May 1, in the afternoon. Candidates can ask for a pianist from the competition (cost: 50 €) or come with their own pianist.
The jury is composed by professional singers, agents and representatives of festivals.