SECTION I: SOLOISTS
24th May 2026 Cat. Junior / A/ B
27th May 2026 Cat. C/D/E
28th May 2026 Cat. F
JURY
Roberto Noferini – Violin
Antonio Cipriani – Violin
Simona Ruisi – Viola
Enrico Meyer – Piano
Simona Granelli – Piano
Camilla Finardi – Guitar
Pier Luigi Colonna – Guitar
Aldo Vianello – Guitar
Fabio Battistelli – Clarinet
Filomena De Pasquale – Flute
Repertoire – Free programme
| CATEGORY | AGE LIMIT | TIME LIMIT | PRIZE | APPLICATION FEE | ACCOMPANIST FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 8 Years Old | 5 min | € 100 | € 35 | € 30 |
| Cat. A | 11 Years Old | 7 min | € 150 | € 40 | € 30 |
| Cat. B | 14 Years Old | 10 min | € 400 First Prize € 250 Second Prize € 100 Third Prize | € 45 | € 40 |
| Cat. C | 17 Years Old | 12 min | € 500 First Prize € 300 Second Prize € 150 Third Prize | € 50 | € 45 |
| Cat. D | 19 Years Old | 15 min | € 600 First Prize € 350 Second Prize € 200 Third Prize | € 60 | € 50 |
| Cat. E | 22 Years Old | 20 min | € 700 First Prize € 400 Second Prize € 250 Third Prize | € 65 | € 50 |
| Cat. F | 32 Years Old | 25 min | € 1000 First Prize € 500 Second Prize € 300 Third Prize | € 70 | € 50 |
- The categories are divided by age groups. On the date of the audition, competitors must not have exceeded the maximum age limit established for their category, which is determined by their date of birth.
- For the Junior and Category A, a single scholarship will be awarded to the First Prize winner across all instruments. Second- and Third-Prize winners will receive a Diploma of Merit and a medal, while the Fourth-Prize winner will receive a Certificate of Merit.
- For Categories B, C, D, and E, scholarships and a Diploma of Merit will be awarded to the first three prize winners in each category. The Fourth-Prize winner will receive a Certificate of Merit.
- All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
- The organization will provide the following instruments for the competitors: one grand piano for auditions, two upright pianos for rehearsals, and a 47-string concert harp.
SPECIAL PRIZES
- The Luigi Zanuccoli Prize – Will be awarded to a pianist in any age category of section I for the best performance of a solo piano piece by Luigi Zanuccoli. The piece can be downloaded online under the “Luigi Zanuccoli obligatory piece” page. The winner will receive a scholarship of €300. Download the score: Nocturne Zanuccoli Spartito
- Prize Concert for Category F – Musicarte Festival & Competition, 2027 Edition, organized by the High Musical Culture Association “W. A. Mozart” of Tricase.
- SG Simone Ginnaneschi resin piccolo, for flautists, offered by Borsari Strumenti Musicali, Bologna.
- Europa Spirit of Youth Orchestra the competitors of the Soloists section (strings and winds) who have particularly distinguished themselves in the competition may be selected to collaborate with the Europa Spirit of Youth Orchestra.
*PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES*
N.B. All cash prizes will be exempt from withholding tax in accordance with the applicable tax regulations, specifically Article 86 of the Third Sector Code.