23rd International Vocal Chamber Music Competition
For solo voice and piano

Associazione Corale Goriziana “C. A. Seghizzi” announces the 23rd edition of the International Chamber Singing Competition “Seghizzi” for solo voice and piano.

Only singers born after the 1st of July 1991 can participate in the competition.

Applications must be submitted via email to the address info@seghizzi.it by midnight of the 22nd of June 2026.

Chamber singing

Who
It Is For

Admissions to the competition are possible under the following conditions:

  • As a voice and piano duo, where both members are under 35 years old.
  • As a solo singer under 35 years old, with an accompanist pianist of any age. In this case, the singer competes as a soloist.
  • As a solo singer without an accompanist pianist. In this case, the organization will provide a specialist pianist, and the singer competes as a soloist.

Competition
Materials

In this section, you can download all the materials required to participate in the competition.

Regulations

View and download the complete announcement and regulations of the 23rd edition of the International Chamber Singing Competition "Seghizzi".

Application Form

Download the application form for the 23rd edition of the International Chamber Singing Competition "Seghizzi".

Category 3 - Scores

Download the musical scores for the Category 3 of the 23rd edition of the International Chamber Singing Competition "Seghizzi".

Discover the event
Programme

Below is the schedule for the days of the 23rd International Chamber Singing Competition “Seghizzi.”

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

14.00 Elimination Stage

14.00 Semi-Finals

14.00 Finals 21.00 Award ceremony and concert of the winners

Competition
Jury

In this section, you can find information about the members of the competition jury.

Bernarda Fink

Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, specialist in Baroque and Lieder repertoire.

Eva Hess Thaysen

Internationally acclaimed soprano, teacher and Head of the Vocal Department at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen.

Pierangelo Conte

Artistic Director of the Teatro Carlo Felice Foundation in Genoa.

Gabriele Ribis

Internationally acclaimed baritone, Artistic Director of the Piccolo Opera Festival of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Eddi De Nadai

Pianist and conductor, specialist in Lieder repertoire, Artistic Director of the “Seghizzi” International Chamber Singing Competition in Gorizia.

Awarded the Medal of the
Presidency of the Republic

In 2025, the international activities promoted by the Associazione Corale Goriziana C. A. Seghizzi were awarded the Medal of the President of the Italian Republic, granted to initiatives of particular cultural significance.

Under the
Patronage of:

The Association is pleased to announce that the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Milan has granted its patronage for the Seghizzi 2024 International Events.

With the
Support of:

Bernarda Fink

Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, specialist in Baroque and Lieder repertoire.