Città di Minerbio
international piano competition
from 27 september to 2 october 2026
Piano competition 2026-
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Tommaso Boggian Winner of the 2023 edition
1 October 20:45 pm, Teatro Minerva - Minerbio -
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5 October at 21 Palazzo Minerva Minerbio via Roma 2
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After the great success of the 2025 edition, we are happy to announce the 10th edition of the International Piano Competition "Città di Minerbio" and the 10th edition of the International Festival for Young Pianists "Città di Minerbio," which will take place from September 27 to October 2, 2026, at the "Teatro Minerva" in Minerbio (BO). The 10th edition aims to continue the tradition of excellence and talent development, while also striving to engage the local community through live events and performances in which the candidates will be the protagonists, giving the event the feel of a musical festival. In the 2026 edition, candidates will have the option, upon registration, to request accommodation with host families in Minerbio, who will volunteer to host them for the duration of the competition. The competition and showcase are held annually and are reserved for solo pianists, with no age limit.
We are proud to announce that our competition is a member of EMCY and the Alink – Argerich Foundation Federation, reflecting the artistic level achieved in previous years and confirming our commitment to the future of classical music.
We are proud to announce that our competition is a member of EMCY and the Alink – Argerich Foundation Federation, reflecting the artistic level achieved in previous years and confirming our commitment to the future of classical music.
- The Competition is divided into 3 age categories (Cat. I up to 17 years, Cat. II up to 23 years, Cat. III without age limit). Each category includes two live rounds (first round, second round) with required repertoire. Registration for the Competition will be open from May 1 to September 10, 2026.
- The Festival is divided into 4 categories (Cat. JUNIOR up to 7 years, Cat. A up to 10 years, Cat. B up to 13 years, Cat. C up to 16 years). Each category consists of a single round with required pieces. Registration will be open from May 1 to September 10, 2026.
EVENT PROGRAM
The competition and the festival will take place from September 27 to October 2, 2026, at the "Teatro Minerva," via Roma 2, Minerbio (BO). All auditions will be open to the public and regulated according to the NO COVID guidelines. The event will begin on Sunday morning, September 27, with the first categories of the piano festival, and continue in the afternoon at 6:00 PM with the opening ceremony, hosted by the Absolute Winner of the 9th edition (2025), Lorenzo Pitaro. The elimination rounds of the competition, featuring a double test, will start on the morning of September 28 with the first round of Category III, which has no age limits.
Throughout the event, there will be Masterclasses and concerts given by the jury members, as well as performances by the candidates.
The performance schedule will be published on www.comune.minerbio.bo.it on September 13, 2025. During the competition, practice pianos will be available for the competitors, and they can be booked at the time of registration. During the event, candidates who have given their availability will perform in concerts around the area (candidates must confirm their participation through the registration form, and information about venues and times will be available at the secretary’s office on the day of arrival, immediately after check-in). The event will conclude on Friday, October 2, 2025, with the winners' concert.
Key moments of the competition, the rehearsals, and the winners' concert can be followed on www.minerbiopianocompetition.it and on the Facebook page Città di Minerbio International Piano Competition.
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Main Sponsor
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Shigeru Kawai
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Territorio Turismo Bologna Modena
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Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna
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Comune di Minerbio
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Emil Banca
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Proloco di Minerbio
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Reg. Emilia Romagna
Sponsor
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COOP Reno
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Lions Clubs International Lyda Borelli - Malalbergo
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COPROB Cooperativa Produttori Agricoli
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Orchestra senzaspine
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NCR Biochemical S.p.A.
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Comune di Baricella
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Comune di Granarolo dell'Emilia
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Dott.ssa Eleonora Scaramagli
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EMCY
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Fondazione Accademia Incontri col Maestro
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Fondazione liszt
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Gelateria Il Principe - Bentivoglio
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Hotel Nanni Minerbio
Patrocinio
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2R Studio Produzioni Multimediali
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Distretto della Musica Valmarecchia
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Doremiusic
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Parrocchia S. Giovanni Battista di Minerbio
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San Giacomo festival
J. Du Prè Music School
Scuola di musica riconosciuta per l’anno scolastico 2019/2020 con determinazione n. 7308 del 29.04.2019 del Responsabile del Servizio Sviluppo degli Strumenti Finanziari, Regolazione e Accreditamenti della Regione Emilia-Romagna, di cui alla DGR n. 2254/2009 e successive modificazioni