International Piano Competition, sign-up now!

We are proud to present the Maria Golia & Fiorina Sismondi International Piano Competition in May 2009 in Settimo Torinese (Italy).

The International Piano Competition is set up in 2 main groups:

Maria Golia Prize : 2 sessions, no age limit,
Fiorina Sismondi Prize : 1 session, 4 categories, age limit : 24 years

The Jury will assign the following prizes :

Maria Golia group:

• First Prize : € 3.000,00 and three concerts.
• Second Prize : € 2.000,00 and one concert.
• Third Prize : € 1.000,00
• Special prizes and scholarship may be attributed at the Jury’s discretion.

Fiorina Sismondi Group:

• Age category A: €150,00 and medal
Age category  B: €200,00 and medal
Age category C: €300,00 and medal
Age category D: €500,00 and medal

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Hotel Acommodation in Settimo Torinese for Piano Competition

During the period of the Settimo International Piano Competition (May 2009) the following accommodations will have special prices for the participants.

We remind you that the Piano Competition will take place in the Suoneria Hall at the following address : Via Partigiani 4 - 10036 Settimo Torinese
1. SO.GE.RE. Residence

3 rooms (4 or 5 persons) €70,00 per day

In these rooms you dispose of a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals, and internet access is available.
There is a bus taking you to the Suoneria but we will help with transportation if needed.

Address: Via Torino 55, Settimo Torinese 10036

http://residencesogere.com/

2. Green Center Hotel ****
still in Settimo Torinese:
Single Room : €70
Twin Room  or 1 big bed : €90
(The price includes breakfast)

Address: Via Milano, 177 – 10036 Settimo Torinese

Please specify you are participating to the competition in order to obtain the price mentioned.

3. Ostello della gioventu’
Located in Turin, this Youth Hotel has prices starting from €15 euro per night.
Please visit http://www.ostellotorino.it/Frame_English.html for detailed information and reservation.

Please be aware that this is not located in proximity Settimo Torinese and that you need to use public transportation in order to get to Settimo Torinese where the piano competition will take place.

Auto-certification of birth place and place of residence

One of the three documents required for the subscription to the piano competition is called the Certificate of birth place and place of residence.

You do not need have the official document, you can also write a declaration yourself, or

download, print and fill in this auto-certification form.

Download the application form

From today you can download the application form for the “International Piano Competition” on this site.  The competition will be held from the 15 to 17 May 2009 in the Suoneria Auditorium of the city Settimo Torinese in the Turin province, Italy.

Scarica la scheda di iscrizione della competitizione internazionale di pianoforte

Da oggi e’ possibile scaricare qui il regolamento e la scheda di iscrizione al: I concorso pianistico internazionale “Settimo International Piano Competition”, che si terra’ dal 15 al 17 maggio 2009 presso la Suoneria - casa della musica in Via Partigiani 4 a Settimo Torinese, Torino -Italia

English Terms and Conditions of the Piano Competition online

The Settimo International Competition terms and conditions are now published!

In a few word, the piano competition is made up of 2 parts, each dedicated to two women that have been piano teachers of Turin in Italy Fiorina Sismondi and Maria Golia.

The event is promoted by the City of Settimo Torinese in Italy with the scope of challenging and stimulating the artistic growth of young pianists all over the world, with of course attractive rewards with prizes going till € 3000 and several concerts and recordings.

The Jury commission of the International Piano Competition will be made of renowned concert pianists and teachers that with their impartiality and professionalism will stand for the seriousness of the event.

Anteprima del bando del concorso disponibile

E’ in linea l’anteprima del Bando della prima edizione del Concorso pianistico internazionale:

“Settimo Piano International Competition”. Il concorso comprende due sezioni dedicate a due didatte del pianoforte: Fiorina Sismondi e Maria Golia.

L’iniziativa e’ promossa dalla Citta’ di Settimo Torinese, grazie alla quale si e’ creata la possibilita’ di offrire ai giovani un’ occasione di confronto e di crescita artistica.

La prospettiva e’ anche quella di ottenere premi interessanti in denaro ( fino a €3000 ), concerti e registrazioni.

La commissione del concorso sara’ composta da concertisti e didatti di fama internazionale che, operando con competenza e imparzialita’, offriranno una garanzia di serieta’ alla manifestazione.

Tra poco saranno in linea anche il modulo di iscrizione e la versione inglese, attualmente in fase di preparazione.

Un saluto

Marina Scalafiotti
Direttore Artistico