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
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 at the end of the Jury’s decisions during the final.