Composition Competition

2024 Edition

For the edition 2024, we are inaugurating the Contemporary Music Program dedicated also to composers with American renowned composer and Artistic Director of the Mostly Modern Projects, Robert Paterson. More information to come on the competition. Check the program HERE

2020 Prizes

Jury

Andrea Talmelli

President of the SIMC (Italian Society of Contemporary Music)

Sergi Casanellas

Professor in the Composition Department at the New York University

Faye-Ellen Sylverman

Faculty at New York University and The Juilliard School

Paolo Marchettini

Professor in the Theory and Composition Department at the Manhattan School of Music

How to apply

Submit an ANONYMOUS score, and recording/midi (if any) to: info@lunigianamusicfestival.com

Application Fee: 25 Euro
Deadline: July 20, 2020

Composition Competition

General Rules

– Applicants are musicians, students and professionals, of any age, gender and nationality
– Applicants are allowed to submit just one piece

SUBMISSIONS
LENGTH: 3 to 6 minutes
AVAILABLE INSTRUMENTATION: piano, voice (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass), violin, viola and cello
PERFORMERS: minimum of 2, maximum of 5 *up to 2 performers per instrument
– Pieces should be composed after January 1st, 2010
– Pieces should not have been published yet
– Pieces should be submitted anonymously

Honorable mention & Special Prize

Joshua Fishbein

Deep in the Quiet Wood

Francesco Cultreri

Quintet

Wajdi Abou Diab

Cry from a frozen pole

Special Cluster Prize

Joshua Fishbein

Deep in the Quiet Wood

Special Cluster Prize

Wajdi Abou Diab

Cry from a frozen pole

Welcome to the VIII edition of the Lunigiana International Music Festival!

SAVE THE DATES: JULY 17-27, 2025!

Soon the applications will open and we will share with you the new programs, professors and collaborations!

In the meantime, if you need any clarification, please contact us at info@lunigianamusicfestival.com

Thank you and see you in Lunigiana!