The first round has concluded

The jury is currently deliberating.

The list of candidates admitted to the second round will be announced at 5:00 PM at the Teatro Manzoni, and will be published on this page immediately afterward.

Special Prizes:
Best Italian Candidate Prize: € 1500
offered by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca.
Vittoria Manzoni Prize: € 500 and the realization of a professional video recording,
This prize is awarded by the Jury to a semifinalist not admitted to the final run. The recording will take place at the Teatro Vittoria Manzoni on the Fazioli Concert Grand used during the competition on June 14, 2026.
Audience Award: € 500.
Concert engagements are planned for the winners of the competition, among which
Concert in Pieve a Elici concert season on 31 July 2026
Concert at the FLAM concert season in Lucca on 7 august 2026.