Opera Classica Europa

14/09/2026

A truly beautiful Production of Verdi's Otello with Eduardo Villa as Otello and Romana Vaccaro as Desdemona

12/09/2026

In 2005 Opera Classica Europa went to Santa Cruz de la Palma with over 90 Artists and Musicians to present the first Opera in over 100 years on the Island of La Palma. Romana was just so amazing. Singing Tosca Open Air without a microphone.
2005 reiste Opera Classica Europa mit über 90 Künstlern und Musikern nach Santa Cruz de la Palma, um die erste Oper seit über 100 Jahren auf der Insel La Palma zu präsentieren. Romana war einfach unglaublich. Tosca im Offenen ohne Mikrofon zu singen.
Nel 2005 Opera Classica Europa è andata a Santa Cruz de la Palma con oltre 90 artisti e musicisti per presentare la prima opera in oltre 100 anni sull'isola di La Palma. Romana è stata semplicemente straordinaria. Cantare Tosca Open Air senza microfono.

11/09/2026

La Bohème:
Our next Opera Production with 3 winners of the Romana Vaccaro Opera Singing Competition.
La Boheme is the Opera that made me love Opera.
Unsere nächste Opernproduktion mit drei Gewinnern des Romana Vaccaro Operngesangswettbewerbs. La Bohème ist die Oper, die mich dazu gebracht hat, die Oper zu lieben.
La nostra prossima produzione d'opera con tre vincitori del Concorso di Canto Romana Vaccaro. La Bohème è l'opera che mi ha fatto amare l'opera

Oper von Giacomo Puccini - Opera Classica Europa

21/08/2026

On Monday the 24th of August, Opera Singers from all over the world will come to Lorch am Rhein to participate in an Opera Singing Competition in Honor of Romana Vaccaro. The winner can pick the Opera of their choice and Opera Classica Europa will produce that Opera for them. There is no other Opera Singing Competition like this in Germany. Romana sings Voi lo sapete from "Cavalleria Rusticana" in the National Opera House Constanta in the recording. Romana loved the part of Santuzza and only a "Meistersinger" can recognize the Vocal Line in this beautiful recording.
Am Montag, den 24. August, werden Opernsänger aus aller Welt nach Lorch am Rhein kommen, um an einem Operngesangswettbewerb zu Ehren von Romana Vaccaro teilzunehmen. Der Gewinner kann die Oper seiner Wahl wählen, und Opera Classica Europa produziert diese Oper für ihn. Es gibt keinen anderen Operngesangswettbewerb wie diesen in Deutschland. Romana singt Voi lo sapete aus "Cavalleria Rusticana" im National Opera House Constanta in der Aufnahme. Romana liebte die Rolle der Santuzza, und nur ein "Meistersinger" kann die Gesangslinie in dieser wunderschönen Aufnahme erkennen.
Lunedì 24 agosto, cantanti d'opera da tutto il mondo verranno a Lorch am Rhein per partecipare a un Concorso di Canto d'Opera in onore di Romana Vaccaro. Il vincitore può scegliere l'Opera di sua scelta e Opera Classica Europa produrrà quell'Opera per lui. Non esiste nessun altro Concorso di Canto d'Opera simile in Germania. Romana canta Voi lo sapete da "Cavalleria Rusticana" nella registrazione dell'Opera Nazionale di Costanza. Romana ha amato il ruolo di Santuzza e solo un "Meistersinger" può riconoscere la Linea Vocale in questa splendida registrazione.

12/08/2026

This is what Licia Albanese taught me and how we present operas at Opera Classica Europa.
Licia Albanese: on what makes great opera :

you change how to act, you change how to sing, you change costume, you change everything." That was what I saw at La Scala when I was a student—I saw those artists change every time saw the same operas! That was the way the opera was done! Pinza sang with me, and he never told me, "You go away from there, because that's my spot to come in." No! One night he was on one side, and another night he was elsewhere. With the tenors it was the same thing! Later, when we came to the Metropolitan with Mr. Bing, we got a little stuck! We got a little too stiff! When you sing, opera singers must be free on the stage. Like I told you before, if you are an actor, just go. They left us to do what we wanted, to do new things, to do this, to do that. Now you are not an artist, you are just a salami. Today they say, "Now you have to do this, you have to do that." ……..Back then we were was such a beautiful company, even on tour. We loved one another, respected one another; we admired one another so much, and I loved to see all these great artists on the stage. I used to go every night at the old Metropolitan.“

Advice for Singers:
„ think of the words. Think what is the meaning of the words and then you go into the character. You never change the face! You have to keep the face, even when your companion sings. You have to do something to show you understand his words! You have to make some kind of movement, but not do too much while they are singing. Just something to say with the face that you are listening. But you need to know why did you change the face. Listen the music; just follow the music, even if you don't sing. You have to remember that the public should be interested in you at every moment. Even if you walk just one step, make sure it is on that music. One movement on that music; one turn of your body on that music. The music tells you how to be an actress. That's what the great conductors told us. If you move on the music, you become an actor or an actress." That is how I learned! „

11/08/2026

All persons who take voice lessons want to be on stage. Only the Romana Vaccaro Opera Singing Competition gives a once in a life time chance to sing on stage the Opera Character of your dreams. This will be the 3rd Competition. The first Winner chose Rigoletto and the 2nd Winner chose Die Königin der Nacht.
Alle, die Gesangsunterricht nehmen, wollen auf der Bühne stehen. Nur der Romana Vaccaro Operngesangswettbewerb bietet eine einmalige Gelegenheit, die Opernfigur Ihrer Träume auf der Bühne zu singen. Dies wird der dritte Wettbewerb sein. Der erste Gewinner wählte Rigoletto, der zweite Sieger Die Königin der Nacht.

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05/08/2026

Here is the Jury for this year's Romana Vaccaro Opera Singing Competition.
Elena Mosuc World-renowned soprano celebrated for her performances at leading opera houses worldwide, exceptional bel canto artistry, and dedication to mentoring young singers.
Francesca Patanè - Acclaimed Italian soprano with an international career, renowned for her artistic excellence and commitment to mentoring young singers.
Maurizio Scarfeo - Italian baritone, conductor and professor, highly respected for his extensive experience in vocal technique and operatic performance.
Jose Conception - Artistic director of opera Fuerteventura.
Yiping Li - Swiss-Chinese internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano recognized for her distinguished opera and concert career, award-winning artistry, and commitment to vocal education and young artist development.
Alessandro Civili - Italian baritone with an international operatic career, renowned for his performances in the great Verdi and Puccini repertoire and his dedication to mentoring young singers.
Franco Giacosa - Italian conductor and pianist with an international career in opera and symphonic music. Director orchestra Savona.
Isabelle Ange - French soprano and vocal pedagogue, recognized for her artistic versatility and dedication to vocal education.
Hong Yu Chen - Award-winning baritone and professor, Director of the XIT International Vocal Arts Center in Xiamen, China, internationally active as a performer and vocal mentor.
Simon Lee - Korean-American spinto tenor is increasingly recognized on the international stage for his “heroic vocalism” and “profound affinity for the Italian Verismo tradition.” With an impressive career that bridges the major musical capitals of Asia, Europe, and the United States, Mr. Lee has become a sought-after interpreter of the most challenging spinto tenor roles in the Verdi and Puccini canons.

30/07/2026

Unsere "Die Zauberflöte auf der Loreley" wurde genannt von der Rhein Zeitung als eine Inszenierung, die Ihres Gleiches sucht.

Our "Die Zauberflöte auf der Loreley" was named by the Rhein Zeitung as a production that is second to none