Val Tidone Competitions
Silvio Bengalli Piano Prize
Pianello Val Tidone (PC) – Italy
May 30 – June 1, 2025
Deadline: April 15, 2025
There are three Val Tidone International Music Competitions, held over a two-year period:
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE PRIZE
ANNOUNCED IN 2025
Silvio Bengalli Piano Prize
YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION (WITH AGE CATEGORIES)
ANNOUNCED IN 2026
Val Tidone Young Talent Competition
(Sections: Piano, Chamber Music, YOUth Got Talent)
COMPOSITION COMPETITION
ANNOUNCED IN 2026
Egidio Carella Composition Competition
Money prizes, concerts, and publications
Program
Silvio Bengalli Piano Prize
Professional performance prize
Open to all pianists up-to 35 years of age
Cash Prizes for 17,000 EUR + Concerts (First Prize: 10,000 EUR)
Free program
Online Pre-Selection (15 minutes) – Semi-Final (20 minutes) – Final (40 minutes)
MAY 30 – JUNE 1, 2025
Val Tidone Competition
Age Category Competition
Sections: Piano – Chamber Music – YOUth Got Talent
Cash Prizes for 7,500 EUR + Concerts
Free program, variable length depending on the Category
ANNOUNCED IN 2026
Egidio Carella Composition Competition
Sections: Solo – Ensemble
Cash Prize + Publications
ANNOUNCED IN 2026