Agnesi

International Music Competition

 

Prizes

“AGNESI” AWARD 

  • Scholarship worth €1000 (in case of ex aequo the prize will be divided among the winners) and publication of the winning song by Da Vinci Publishing, a prestigious                 music publishing house based in Japan and Italy, specializing in the publication of classical, contemporary and educational music. Internationally recognized, it                        collaborates with high-profile composers, performers and cultural institutions, promoting the spread of new musical languages and enhancing artistic talent. Editorial              quality and care in production make Da Vinci Publishing a point of reference for the publication of scores and discographic recordings in the global music scene.                      Furthermore, performance at the Awards Concert of the First Edition of the “Maria Teresa International Music Competition” by one of the winners of the first edition of the      “Gianni Rugginenti Piano Competition” (2024) and the possibility of performing the pieces at prestigious international musical events.
     

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE

  • Recognition for a composition of particular merit which will imply the possibility of the piece being performed in musical contexts which will be declared during the                   Competition.
     

UNDER 20 AWARD

  • Scholarship of 200 euros and the possibility of performing the piece in musical areas that will be declared during the Competition.
     

AWARD FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE SONG

  • Award dedicated to musical experimentation.
  • Private coaching session (also online) with Maestro Mario Calisi.

 

SPECIAL AWARD “BEST USE OF PIANO TECHNIQUE”

  • Private coaching session (also online) with Maestro Carlo Balzaretti.
  • “MARIA TERESA AGNESI” AWARD FOR FEMALE CREATIVITY


All participants will be issued a Participation Diploma which will be sent online.

 

PROFESSIONAL RECORDING OF THE WINNING SONG

  • The winning songs will be recorded in high quality performed by a professional pianist to then be published on the Halidon platform with more than 4.5 million subscribers     to its YouTube channel. The winning piece will be used in the Second Edition of the “Maria Teresa Agnesi International Music” competition where a special prize will be           awarded for its performance.

The concert, which will be held in October 2025, will be streamed and published on the Halidon Music platform, a music publishing and distribution company (more than 4.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channel) which will take care of the publication and dissemination of the selected works through its digital and physical channels. Winning compositions will benefit from the visibility and distribution afforded by Halidon, broadening their reach to an international audience. 

The Maria Teresa Agnesi International Composition Competition honors one of the first notable female composers of the 18th century.

Maria Teresa Agnesi made significant contributions to classical music at a time when the role of women was marginalized.

This initiative keeps her innovative spirit alive, offering composers an opportunity to express themselves and contribute to musical evolution.

Are you a composer looking for new opportunities? Discover the rules of our competition dedicated to musical creativity and innovation. Test your talent and participate!

We are honored to present an exceptional jury, made up of internationally renowned composers, performers and teachers. With experience and sensitivity, they will evaluate the works with an approach open to tradition and innovation, offering participants a unique opportunity to compare with some of the greatest figures in contemporary music.

Winners

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