The Respighi Prize in Performance and Composition 2026
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Official call/opportunity page URL: https://chamberorchestraofnewyork.org/the-respighi-prize/
Deadline: The 2026 competition is stated as open until 30 June 2026. The page also states that all materials must be postmarked no later than 30 June.
Entry fee: $75 US / €75.
Eligibility: Open to young composers and soloists under 40 years of age, of all nationalities, currently enrolled in or recent graduates of music conservatory or college programs from around the world.
Composition / submission requirements: For composers, the required work is one legible original score for string orchestra with few divisi, or small orchestra with small string orchestra with few divisi plus no more than seven other musicians. Duration must be under 10 minutes. The composer also submits a list of works and related premieres, and one video link or other recording of the work.
Prize / benefit: The page states that winners in Composition receive a world premiere at Carnegie Hall. Winners are selected and announced annually, typically by Respighi’s birth anniversary on 9 July.
Application method: Submit the completed online application form, application fee, resume or biography, photo, and composer materials through the procedure stated on the official page.