The Thirtieth Edition of the “2 Agosto” International Composing Competition is announced

The Thirtieth Edition of the “2 Agosto” International Composing Competition is announced.

The XXX Edition of the International Composing Competition “2 Agosto” is dedicated to scores for orchestra (maximum instrumentation allowed as per bullet point 6), without the addition of solo instruments. 

The Competition will award the following three prizes:
First Prize: € 6,000; Second Prize: € 3,000; Third Prize: € 2,000.

The winning scores will be performed live in Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, on August 2nd, 2024, during the commemorative events in memory of the victims of the slaughters.

The concert will be radio live broadcasted on RADIO3, and catch-up TV on RAI5.

The Competition is open to musicians of all nationalities, who were born after the 31st December 1989.

Scores must be sent through the website https://2024.concorso2agosto.it/
For any doubt or particular need, competitors are invited to contact the Competition Secretariat, writing to info@concorso2agosto.it

Deadline for the online applications: June 30, 2024, at midnight GMT.Read the competition announcement