National Chamber Music Competition 'Luigi Chieli'
The new national competition for young chamber ensembles
About Luigi Chieli Competition
A new competition for chamber music
In Città di Castello, an art city in the Province of Perugia overlooking the Upper Tiber Valley, the National Chamber Music Competition 'Luigi Chieli' is born. The initiative is promoted by the 'Luigi Angelini' Cultural Circle in collaboration with the 'G. Puccini' Municipal Music School, and is dedicated to the memory of Luigi Chieli, who led the circle for over twenty-five years.
Who it's for
The competition is aimed at chamber music ensembles — from duos to quintets — composed of students enrolled in the three-year or two-year programs, graduating students, or graduates of Italian conservatories and recognized higher music institutes, with an age limit of 35 years. Each group performs a program lasting a maximum of thirty minutes before a jury composed of musicians from Rome, Florence, Pesaro, Perugia, and Terni.
Prizes and objectives
The competition offers a scholarship of €1,500 for the first prize winner, with the possibility of a concert in the 2027 season of the Angelini Circle, and €800 for the second prize winner. The objective is to promote chamber music as a training ground for collaboration and listening, supporting young performers and bringing a nationally significant event to Città di Castello.
Luigi Chieli Competition — edition 2026
From May 22 to 24, 2026, Città di Castello hosts the first edition of the National Chamber Music Competition 'Luigi Chieli', organized by the 'Luigi Angelini' Cultural Circle in collaboration with the 'G. Puccini' Municipal Music School. The competition is open to chamber music ensembles (from duos to quintets) formed by students enrolled in the three-year or two-year programs, graduating students, or graduates of Italian conservatories, with an age limit of 35 years.
Each group performs a program of a maximum of thirty minutes before a jury of musicians from Rome, Florence, Pesaro, Perugia, and Terni. The auditions take place at the G.O. Bufalini ASP School and the 'G. Puccini' Municipal Music School.
Programme Luigi Chieli Competition 2026
May 22-24, 2026 — Città di Castello
- Auditions of the competing groups at the G.O. Bufalini ASP School and the 'G. Puccini' Municipal Music School
- Each ensemble performs a program lasting a maximum of 30 minutes before the jury
Prizes
- 1st prize winner: €1,500 scholarship and a concert in the 2027 season of the Angelini Circle
- 2nd prize winner: €800
Participation
- Chamber ensembles (duo, trio, quartet, quintet), under 35, students or graduates of Italian conservatories
- Registration fee: €50
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How to get there
Città di Castello is reachable by car from the E45 (Cesena-Orte link), exit Città di Castello, and by train via the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra. The auditions take place at the G.O. Bufalini ASP School and the 'G. Puccini' Municipal Music School.
Registration
The registration fee is €50. Procedures and regulations are published by the 'Luigi Angelini' Cultural Circle.
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