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 participants should be up to 26 years old.
The competition has two rounds for each age category.
Every year
The registration will be possible from May 1 to September 6 2024.
Registration for the “International Competition for Young Pianists” can only be done online, using the format on the site from May 1 to September 6, 2024. Registrations could close before the deadline when the limit of 70 members is reached.
Registration for the “International Festival for Young Pianists” can only be done online, using the format on the website of the competition. For information call +39 3491786453 or write to info@minerbiopianocompetition.it
The following registration fees are foreseen:
Cat. I & II € 60
Cat. III & IV € 80
For accommodation, candidates will be able to:
• Request hospitality from the families of the Municipality of Minerbio
• take advantage of the offers of our partner hotel with special prices for participants in the competition and their families. HOTEL NANNI TEL +39 051 878276 www.hotelnanni.com
• take advantage of the other agreements and special prices offered by the b&b in the area (the list is on the competition website)
The competition is divided into 4 categories divided by age (I up to 17 years, II up to 20 years, III up to 23 years, IV up to 26 years). Each category includes two live rehearsals on stage (first round, second round) with compulsory pieces.
The evaluations will be expressed in twenty-fifths and will be inserted directly into the computer immediately at the end of the executions, so that an objective mathematical average emerges. The results will be communicated at the end of each category. The overall winner of the competition and the winners of the special prizes will be announced after the audition of all categories and must perform at the winners’ concert.
The votes of all categories will be made public at the end of the competition. Candidates must register the day before or at least two hours before their category at the theater headquarters (precise details will be given by email to all members). The rehearsal timetable and the alphabetical order of the candidates will be published on the website starting September 14, 2024. All candidates are required to dress appropriately during the selections and the winners must perform at the awards concert in a concert dress.
Each category includes two live rounds on stage (first round, second round) with obligatory repertoire. Registrations could close before the deadline when the limit of 70 members is reached. No more than 10 candidates will be selected and admitted for each category.
Cat. I: up to 17 years of age
Two rounds: first round, second round.
The first round will have a duration of 8 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Baroque period or the Classical period*.
The second round will have a duration of 15 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
Cat. II: up to 20 years of age
Two rounds: first round, second round.
The first round will have a duration of 8 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Baroque period or the Classical period* and a concert studio.
The second round will have a duration of 20 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
Cat. III: up to 23 years of age
Two rounds: first round, second round.
The first round will have a duration of 10 minutes and free program but must include a piece from the Baroque period or the Classical period* and a concert studio.
The second round will have a duration of 25 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
Cat. IV: up to 26 years of age
Two rounds: first round, second round.
The first round will have a duration of 10 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Baroque period or the Classical period* and a concert studio.
The second round will have a duration of 30 minutes and a free program but must include a piece from the Romantic period and cannot include any piece performed in the first round.
| Cat. I | 600,00 € |
| Cat. II | 700,00 € |
| Cat. III | 800,00 € |
| Cat. IV | € 1.000,00 offered by “Comune di Minerbio” to the first absolute prize of the category
€ 600 to the best after the first absolute |
The following special prizes will also be awarded:
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