2016 Edition

The XXII Edition of the International Composing Competition “2 Agosto” is dedicated to scores intended to illustrate a ballet scene.

The XXI Edition of the International Composing Competition “2 Agosto” is dedicated to scores intended to illustrate a ballet scene. The composer will freely choose the theme of such scene, which, in any case, will have to be inspired by beliefs and feelings of solidarity and peace. The winning scores will be choreographed and set up by the competition itself during the Competition concluding night.

First Prize:

Alessio Manega

Composition title: Sincretesi Prima

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Second Prize:

Giuseppe Ricotta

Composition title: Quattro Fauni in Fuga dal Tempo

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Third Prize:

Matthieu Lechowski

Composition title: Le Grillage

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Special Mentions:

Danila Eliseev
Ilia Skibinsky

Board of Judges:

The Board of Judges of the XXI Edition:

  • Nicola Sani (Italy) – President
  • Francesco Nappa (Italy)
  • Günay Mirzayeva (Azerbaijan)
  • Girolamo Deraco (Italy)
  • Fabrizio Festa (Italy) – Artistic Director
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The Final Concert

Conductor
Alessandro Cadario
Orchestra
Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale of Bologna
Dancer
Dance Company Körper
Drums
Drums Francesco Rondinone
Electric Bass
Francesco La Capra
Electric Guitar
Domenico Caliri
Saxophones
Isabella Fabbri

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