Piero Farulli International Composition Competition 2026 - Sixth Edition

Official call/opportunity page URL	https://www.associazionepierofarulli.com/concorso-internazionale-di-composizione-piero-farulli-sesta-edizione/
Deadline	20 July 2026.
Fee / cost	Not stated on the official page reviewed.
Eligibility	Open to unpublished works by composers of any nationality and any age.
Opportunity / submission requirements	The competition is for original string-quartet works for two violins, viola, and cello, intended for young musicians aged 10 to 20. Two technical levels are listed: primary/intermediate level A and advanced level B. Maximum duration is 12 minutes. Scores are submitted as PDF files by email and must clearly show the composer’s name and surname. Required materials include the application form, artistic/study curriculum, recent photo, identity document copy, and a short text explaining the educational aims.
Prize / benefit / support	The jury awards a prize of €2,500 for each section. The winning compositions receive a first performance by the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and are published by Casa Ricordi.
Application method	Send the documentation and score by email to concorsocomposizione@associazionepierofarulli.com as stated on the official page.