Welcome to the NOMEA Competition
It was born to increase artistic opportunities for young musicians, it is the first international online platform with excellent partners from all over the world. Nomea Competition was considered as the best Italian innovative project for Musicians LAST 10 PLACES AVAILABLE IN TOTALENTER THE OPERA COMPETITION – Special Edition
About
NOMEA Competition
We are looking for new Opera Singers talents to give concrete goals for develop their career with important experiences: Scholarships, Auditions, World Concerts Tour, Professional Recording, Workshops.
NOMEA organizes international competitions and festivals , in the last few years it has welcomed over 3.000 young musicians from all over the world.
The best participants of the competition will also be perform in the wonderful Royal Place of Portici ad they will invited to perform in the prestigious Mimas Music Festival – 9th Edition 2026
Awards: over € 10.000 – Entries are Limited!
⚠️ LAST 10 PLACES AVAILABLE IN TOTAL ⚠️
Enter the contest!
Opera Singer
Entries are limited
The Jury
Meet Our Jury Members

Romina Casucci
Opera Singer - Artistic Director
She in an international Opera Singer made her debut in main roles in Rigoletto, La Traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor,La Bohème etc. She toured in USA, Spain, Japan, France, China, Morocco, and Germany. She recorded for Brilliant Classic and Rubicon Records. Romina is the Artistic Director of many international singing competitions and teacher of ‘Operalab’ Higher Education Course.

Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas
Opera Singer and Professor
She is an internationally acclaimed lyric soprano and an authority in vocal education. With a stellar academic foundation from Oberlin College Conservatory and a Doctorate from Florida State University, her career spans performances in 13 countries across America, Asia, and Europe. A Metropolitan Opera Auditions award winner, she has shared elite stages globally and championed world premieres in prestigious chamber ensembles. Nominated among the “Outstanding Musicians of the Twentieth Century” and inducted into the New Mexico Music Educator’s Hall of Fame, her distinguished 32-year academic career solidifies her exceptional prestige on the international opera and educational stage.

Christian Starinieri
DM Artist Management
Winner of the AsLiCo competition debuts in various roles and opera houses by developing in-depth experience and knowledge through a broad repertoire.
His career evolves as an opera agent and with DM Artist Management becoming a point of reference for opera and theater singers internationally.

Weiqin Xu
Opera Singer
Tenor Weiqin Xu is sought after on both opera and concert stages with broad repertoire stretching from Baroque to the 21st century and a unique timbre encompassing a wide vocal range. His career is marked by prestigious collaborations with the New York Philharmonic and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and he appears frequently as a featured soloist at renowned festivals. A leading interpreter of contemporary masterpieces, he has been repeatedly handpicked by Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun. His presence on elite stages solidifies his status as an authoritative bridge between Eastern tradition and Western operatic excellence.
Message from the Founder
Luciano Ruotolo
I’m thrilled to welcome you to this extraordinary competition dedicated to Opera Singers from around the world.
Our mission is to celebrate the passion, dedication and creativity of young musicians, offering a stage to perform and engage with artists of different cultures and styles.
This competition is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent, learn from the best and have new unforgettable experiences.
I invite you to explore our website to discover all the information relating to registrations, categories, events and prizes up for grabs.
Together, we will create a stimulating and emotional environment, where music becomes the universal language that unites us.
We can’t wait to welcome you and experience unforgettable moments of music and friendship together!
Long Live Music!
Get in Touch
If you are interested in registering for the competition, if you need further information about the rules or something else, do not hesitate to contact us.
Partners
Thanks to our partners for making this possible

