The Veriano Luchetti Special Award is a tribute to the world famous tenor and founder of the international competition for young opera singers, Riccardo Zandonai. The award, valued at 8,000 euros, is given to a young tenor of great artistic merit who pays tribute to the excellence of Veriano Luchetti's voice and talent. The award was donated by the Art Director of the Musica Riva Festival and the Zandonai Competition, Mietta Sighele. For more information, visit http://www.musicarivafestival.com/concorso-lirico-zandonai/.