22nd INTERNATIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE COMPETITION

"Don Vincenzo Vitti"

CASTELLANA GROTTE (BA) November 23^th - 29^th, 2026

Click here to download the pdf of Competition rules.

Art. 1- The Musical Association “Amici della Musica”, with the patronage of: Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, Puglia Region Department of Tourism and Cultural Industry - Intervention financed with the rotation fund, Department of Culture of the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, organizes the 22nd International Competition of Composition and Musical Performance “Don Vincenzo Vitti” which will take place from November 23 to 29, 2026 in the Municipalities of Alberobello – Basilica dei Santi Medici (Organ Section) and Castellana Grotte at the Archaeological Museum “F. Anelli”

Art. 2- The Competition aims to develop musical culture, encourage young people to study music and promote the territory. All Italian and Foreign citizens may register for the competition.

Art. 3- The Competition is divided into 10 sections

1. Piano

2. Strings

3. Guitar

4. Organ

5. Singing

6. Winds

7. Accordion

8. Chamber Music Groups from Duo to quintet with or without piano including piano four hands

9. Instrumental, vocal and mixed groups.

10. Composition

Art. 4- CATEGORIES AND ROUNDS

Sections 1- 2- 3- 6-7SOLOISTS of Piano - Strings- Winds- Accordion- Guitar

Programs at choice with maximum duration of:

A. Born from January 1, 2016 onwards. 4 minutes.

B. Born from January 1, 2014 onwards. 6 minutes.

C. Born from January 1, 2012 onwards. 10 minutes.

D. Born from January 1, 2009 onwards. 12 minutes.

E. Born from January 1, 2006 onwards. 15 minutes.

F. Born from January 1, 2000 onwards. 18 minutes.

G. No age limit. 25 minutes.

Section 4 ORGAN

Programs at choice with maximum duration of:

A. Born from January 1, 2000 onwards. 15 minutes.

B. No age limit 25 minutes.

Section 5 SINGING

Programs at choice with maximum duration of:

A. Born from January 1, 2001 onwards. 10 minutes.

B. No age limit 15 minutes.

Section 8 CHAMBER MUSIC

Programs at choice with maximum duration of:

A. Born from January 1, 2009 onwards. 6 minutes.

B. Born from January 1, 2005 onwards. 8 minutes.

C. Born from January 1, 1999 onwards. 15 minutes.

D. No age limit. 20 minutes

Section 9 INSTRUMENTAL, VOCAL and MIXED GROUPS.

Programs at choice with maximum duration of:

A. Born from January 1, 2008 onwards. 10 minutes.

B. No age limit 15 minutes

N.B. FOR SECTIONS 8 and 9THE CATEGORY OF BELONGING IS DETERMINED BY THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE MEMBERS.

Section 10 COMPOSITION “Maria and Saverio Simone Prize”

9 A Composition for solo instrument

9 B Composition for chamber group (Max 4 members)

Categories: Junior (born from 2000 onwards) Senior (Born from 1982 onwards)

Competitors may register for one or more sections by paying the relevant registration fees. They must send the works in PDF format to the address Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. E' necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.attaching the registration form, identity document, and audio or midi file.

Art. 5- Each competitor may register for more sections, but only one category of each performance section.

Art. 6- Competitors may register for a category higher than their age, if they believe that their technical and artistic preparation allows it.

Art. 7- The official calendar of the Competition will be announced on November 16, 2026

Competitors are required to inquire at the following telephone numbers:

+39 080 4965207, +39 335 8189399, +39 347 7169348

REGISTRATION

Art. 8- The registration application, as per the attached form, accompanied by the birth certificate on plain paper, together with the registration fee must be sent exclusively by e.mail to the address Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. E' necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.by Saturday October 31, 2026.

Any incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Art. 9- Registration Fees. Non-refundable, to be paid by bank transfer to the current account held by the Association “AMICI DELLA MUSICA”, at Banca Prossima, Piazza Garibaldi n. 12 - 70013 Castellana Grotte - Ba

IBAN Code IT 07 H 03069 09606100000110426

Code Bic Swift BCITITMM

For participants who may need it, the Competition management makes available an accompanying pianist; those who intend to avail themselves of this opportunity must indicate it on the registration form, also send a PDF copy of the piano part and pay the following supplementary fees:

JURY

Art. 10- The jury, whose composition is the responsibility of the organizing committee, is composed of Conservatory Professors, Concert Artists and Musicians of clear renown.

Art. 11- The judgment of the jury is final. The voting will be expressed in hundredths. The results will be communicated at the end of each round.

Art. 12- Jurors who have ongoing or have had in the two years preceding the competition teaching relationships with one or more competitors must declare it at the beginning of the category and refrain from participating in the discussion and from casting their vote on the round of the same competitors.

Art. 13– PRIZES

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 98/100 the Diploma of ABSOLUTE FIRST PRIZE will be awarded.

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 95/100 the Diploma of FIRST PRIZE will be awarded.

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 90/100 the Diploma of SECOND PRIZE will be awarded.

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 85/100 the Diploma of THIRD PRIZE will be awarded.

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 80/100 the Diploma of FOURTH PRIZE will be awarded.

To all competitors who have obtained a score not lower than 70/100 a Diploma of MERIT will be awarded.

To all non-prizewinning competitors a Diploma of PARTICIPATION will be issued.

To some absolute winners the following scholarships will also be awarded:

N. B. The amount of the Scholarships is understood gross of the withholdings provided for by law.

Art. 14 The organization reserves the right to make changes to this regulation should the need arise.

Art. 15 Registration for the Competition entails unconditional approval of this regulation. For any dispute the competent court is that of Putignano.

For further info:

tel. +39 0804965207 / +39 3358189399 / +39 3477169348

http://www.musicvitticompetition.com

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