International Competition Astor Piazzolla®

27 Feb - 01 Mar, 2026

An official global competition dedicated to the genius of Astor Piazzolla, created in collaboration with Daniel Villaflor Piazzolla, Astor’s grandson and President of Fundación Piazzolla. Join us in Italy, where the past and future of Piazzolla’s music meet, and where his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Awards:
* For soloists and ensembles — three concerts in Italy or abroad, including performance fees, travel, and accommodation.

* For composers — sheet music publication by Edizioni Curci; professional studio recording and performance of the winning composition; and consideration for publication by Universal Edition.

Special Prizes:
Artistic collaborations with Musici del Teatro alla Scala, Zagreb Symphony Orchestra, and AYSO Orchestra and more.

Online Selection Round, with Semifinals and Finals held live.

Applications open until January 15, 2025.
Semifinalists announced on February 1, 2025.
Live competition: February 28 – March 1, 2025.

scadenza: 15 Jan 2026

Read advisory note

This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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