Val Tidone Competitions
Pianello Val Tidone (PC) – Italy
June 2027 (dates TBA)
Deadline: April 2027
Three competitions will be held over a two-year cycle:
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE PRIZE
ANNOUNCED IN 2027
Donatella Ronconi and Enrica Prati Piano Prize
YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION (WITH AGE CATEGORIES)
ANNOUNCED IN 2028
Val Tidone Young Talent Competition
(Sections: Piano, Chamber Music, YOUth Got Talent)
COMPOSITION COMPETITION
ANNOUNCED IN 2028
Egidio Carella Composition Competition
Cash prizes, concert engagements and publication opportunities
Program
Ronconi-Prati Piano Prize
Piano Performance Competition
(Formerly the Bengalli Prize)
Open to pianists aged 30 and under
€ 15,000 in cash prizes + scholarships + concert engagements
Free-choice repertoire
Online Preliminary Round (15 minutes) – Semifinal (20 minutes) – Final (40 minutes)
ANNOUNCED IN 2027
Val Tidone Competition
Competition divided into age categories
Sections: Piano – Chamber Music – YOUth Got Talent
Cash prizes + concert engagements
Free-choice repertoire, with performance duration varying according to category
ANNOUNCED IN 2028
Egidio Carella Composition Competition
Sections: Solo – Ensemble
Cash prizes + publication opportunities
ANNOUNCED IN 2028