15th Massarosa International Piano Competition


20 May 2025, 23:58

 

The program of the competition is published.
Click here to see it 

A message form the president
of Associazione Musicale Massarosa


Dear Competitors,

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you for your attention to our Competition. We are truly honored to have you here in Massarosa for a contest that is challenging from a musical point of view and physically and emotionally demanding. We will do our best to provide you with a calm, welcoming environment that meets your needs. I hope that beyond the competition itself, you will remember your experience here with affection.
I warmly welcome you all and… good luck!

Prof. Antonella Moscardini


All phases of the Competition and concerts will take place at Teatro “V. Manzoni” in Massarosa.

 The ballot letter for the performance order will be drawn during the opening ceremony (June 10th). The resulting order of performance will be published on the “news” page of the site. However, the exact time of the performances will be published only after the roll call at 8:30 on wednesday 11 June.
 Keyboards and pianos will be available available for practicing in the theater, at host families, and at B&Bs.
 It will also be possible to test the Fazioli piano in the morning before auditions and during the lunch break.
 B&Bs for overnight stays are listed on the website at this page
 The 2R company will provide streaming services. For those interested, a CD of the individual performances will be available (at a fee).

Schedule

Tuesday 10 June 10:30 Competitors can practice on the Fazioli Gran Coda (until the concert rehearsal starts in the afternoon)
  20:00

Opening ceremony of the 15th Massarosa International Piano Competition
– Welcome to the participants
– Drawing of the ballot letter which will determine the order of execution

  20:30 Concert by Alessandro Artese (1st prize 2024)
Wednesday 11 June 08:30 Roll call to verify the presence of the competitors. The exact schedule of the performances is published.
  09:00 – 13:00 Audition first run (eliminatory)
  13:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
  15:00 – Audition first run, continued
Thursday 12 June 09:00 – 13:00 Audition first run, continued
  13:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
  15:00 – Audition first run, continued
  at end Publication of the list of semi-finalists with times of execution
Friday 13 June 09:00 – 13:00 Audition second run (semifinal)
  13:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
  15:00 – Audition second run, continued
  at end Publication of the list of finalists 
Saturday 14 June 20:30 Finale 
    Awarding of the winners