Former Winners

Read what our past winners have to say about the competition.

I've won several international competitions. But winning a role of my choice as a prize is something truly special. It's opened a lot of doors for me.

www.hongyu-chen.com

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Hong Yu Chen, Winner of the 1st Romana Vaccaro Singing Competition

Having only recently set foot in Europe, winning this competition has provided me with an excellent platform for exposure. Especially since the prize will mark my international operatic debut.

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Sophie Salvesani, Winner of the 2nd Romana Vaccaro Singing Competition