The International Competition for young pianists ‘Citta di Minerbio’ intends to present itself in a perspective of continuity, both as regards the objectives of excellence and talent development, and for the desire to involve the territory thanks to live events and exhibitions in which the candidates will be protagonists and which will give the event the breath of a music festival. The competition and the review take place annually and are reserved only for solo pianists, aged no more than twenty-six years old.
Associazione Amici della Musica di Minerbio
The competition is divided into 3 categories based on age (Cat. I up to 17 years, Cat. II up to 23 years, Cat. III without age limit). Each category involves two live performances on stage (first round, second round) with mandatory repertoire. Registration for the competition will be open from May 1 to September 10, 2025, the deadline for applications.
Every year
The registration will be open from May 1 to September 10 2025.
Registration for the “International Competition for Young Pianists” can only be done online through the registration form on the website from May 1 to September 10, 2025. Registration may close before the deadline once the maximum number of 70 participants is reached.
It is necessary to complete the specific registration form available on the website www.minerbiopianocompetition.it, including all required attachments.
For information, call +39 3491786453 or email info@minerbiopianocompetition.it
The following registration fees apply:
9th International Piano Competition “Città di Minerbio”
| Cat. I | € 60 |
| Cat. II | € 80 |
| Cat. III | € 100 |
Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidates.
For accommodation, candidates can:
The competition is divided into 3 categories based on age (Cat. I up to 17 years, Cat. II up to 23 years, Cat. III without age limit). Each category involves two live performances on stage (first round, second round) with mandatory repertoire. Registration for the competition will be open from May 1 to September 10, 2025, the deadline for applications.
Registrations may close before the deadline once the maximum number of 70 participants is reached. For each category, no more than 10 candidates will be selected and admitted to the final round.
Evaluations will be given in twenty-fifths and entered directly into a computer immediately after each performance, providing an objective mathematical average. Results will be announced at the end of each category. The overall winner of the competition and the winners of special prizes will be announced after all categories have been performed and must perform at the winners’ concert. The results for all categories will be made public at the end of the competition on the website www.minerbiopianocompetition.it
The competition is divided into 3 categories based on age (Cat. I up to 17 years, Cat. II up to 23 years, Cat. III without age limit). Each category involves two live performances on stage (first round, second round) with mandatory repertoire. Registration for the competition will be open from May 1 to September 10, 2025, the deadline for applications.
Registrations may close before the deadline once the maximum number of 70 participants is reached. For each category, no more than 10 candidates will be selected and admitted to the final round.
This category includes two rounds: first round and second round.
The first round will last 8 minutes and be a free programme, which must include a piece from the Baroque or Classical period*.
The second round will last 15 minutes and be a free program, but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
This category includes two rounds: first round and second round.
The first round will last 10 minutes and be a free programme, but must include a piece from the Baroque or Classical period* and a brilliant étude.
The second round will last a maximum of 22 minutes and be a free program, but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
This category includes two rounds: first round and second round.
The first round will last 12 minutes and be a free programme, but must include a piece from the Baroque or Classical period* and a brilliant étude.
The second round will last a maximum of 25 minutes and be a free program, but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
For each category, participation diplomas, merit diplomas, third prizes, second prizes, and first prizes will be awarded according to the mathematical score achieved. Tied prizes may be awarded. The overall winner of the category, who will receive a scholarship, will be the one with the highest score, provided they reach the appropriate artistic level (no ex aequo will be awarded for the overall first prize).
The awarded scholarships will be as follows:
Cat. I |
€ 700,00 |
Cat. II |
€ 800,00 |
Cat. III |
€ 1000,00 offeder by Municipality of Granarolo Dell’Emilia |
Offered by the MUNICIPALITY OF MINERBIO, to the overall winner of the competition, who will be chosen during the winners’ concert from the absolute winners of each category.
Cat. Junior |
€ 100,00 |
Cat. A |
€ 200,00 |
Cat. B |
€ 300,00 |
Cat. C |
€ 400,00 |
The following special prizes will also be awarded:
CONCERT PRIZES
The overall winner of the competition and candidates who have particularly distinguished themselves will be awarded concert prizes, offered by:
Website
