National Alberto Burri Competition
The competition for young chamber music ensembles of the Festival delle Nazioni
About Alberto Burri Competition
A competition for young chamber music artists
The National Alberto Burri Competition takes place in Città di Castello, an art city in the Province of Perugia in the Upper Tiber Valley, as an integral part of the prestigious Festival delle Nazioni. It is dedicated to Alberto Burri, the great master of informal art born in Città di Castello, where the Palazzo Albizzini Foundation with its collection is located.
Who is it for
The competition is reserved for young chamber music ensembles, with a limited average age of members (under 33), born or residing in the European Union and graduated from recognized conservatories and higher music institutions. It is a national showcase that highlights emerging chamber music talents, placing them within the framework of an internationally renowned festival.
Part of the Festival delle Nazioni
The competition is organized by the Festival delle Nazioni Association with the support of the Umbria Region, the Municipality of Città di Castello, and the Palazzo Albizzini Collection Burri Foundation. The auditions and performances take place during the initial days of the festival, offering young groups the opportunity to compete in a context of high artistic quality.
Alberto Burri Competition — edition 2026
The National Alberto Burri Competition returns on August 27 and 28, 2026, in Città di Castello, opening the 59th Festival delle Nazioni. The competition is reserved for young chamber music ensembles, with a limited average age of members (under 33), born or residing in the European Union and holding a music degree obtained from recognized conservatories or higher music institutions.
Registration forms, complete with member profiles, group curriculum, musical program, and proof of participation fee payment (€30 per member), must be sent by August 17, 2026, to the Festival delle Nazioni secretariat. The complete regulations are published on the official website.
Programme Alberto Burri Competition 2026
August 27-28, 2026 — Città di Castello
- Auditions and performances by the young chamber music ensembles admitted to the competition
- Part of the opening days of the 59th Festival delle Nazioni (dedicated to Germany and German-speaking countries)
Registration
- Deadline: August 17, 2026
- Fee: €30 per member of the group
- Requirements: young ensembles (under 33), born or residing in the EU, graduated from recognized conservatories or higher music institutions
- Applications to: [email protected]
The detailed performance schedule and jury composition will be published on the official website.
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How to get there
Città di Castello can be reached by car from the E45 (Cesena-Orte junction), exit Città di Castello, and by train via the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra. The competition secretariat can be contacted at the Festival delle Nazioni Association ([email protected]).
Registration
Registration procedures, regulations, and participation fees are published on the official website of the Festival delle Nazioni.
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Where does it take place — Alberto Burri Competition
Città di Castello
Via Mario Angeloni 8, 06012 Città di Castello