General information

Some tips

How to reach Vercelli

If you arrive by plane:

Milan Malpensa Airport: shuttle bus to Novara railway station; Novara-Vercelli train. Alternatively: train Milano Malpensa-Milano Centrale and then Milano Centrale-Vercelli
Turin Caselle Airport: shuttle bus to Turin Porta Nuova or Turin Porta Susa railway station; Turin-Vercelli train
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: shuttle bus to Milano Centrale station; Milan Central-Vercelli train
NB: Milan Linate Airport is closed until 27 October 2019.

If you arrive by train:

Vercelli railway station is on the Turin-Milan-Venice and Vercelli-Pavia routes.

If you arrive by car:

Vercelli is served by A26 motorway and has two exits: Vercelli Ovest and Vercelli Est.

Visa

Any applicants requiring a visa must indicate this on the application form. The Competition’s Office will send the Italian diplomatic representation in their Country a letter of invitation.

Venue

Teatro Civico di Vercelli

Address: via Monte di Pietà 15- Vercelli

Capacity: 746

Opened: 1815

ATTENTION: It is compulsory to register by 3 pm on 9 October 2019 at the Competition Secretariat and present yourself at the Opening Ceremony at 6 pm at Teatro Civico.

Rehearsal on stage

Please refer to the Secretary’s office at your arrival to fix your rehearsal on stage before the first round.

Practice facilities

During the Competition candidates can practice in rooms with piano at Teatro Civico, at Vallotti Music School and at some private families’ houses that will give the opportunity to the candidates to practice.

Prize ceremony

The prize ceremony will be delivered on the stage of Teatro Civico on October 19th 2019 at the end of the Jury’s decisions during the final.

Accommodation