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Andorra International Saxophone Competition (Andorra Sax Fest)
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 20-27 March 2027 (youth 25-27 March)
- Location
- Andorra
- Registration deadline
- Video by 18 October 2026
Source: andorrasaxfest.com
Overview
Annual international saxophone competition held as part of the Andorra Sax Fest, with a solo competition for young professionals and a youth solo competition in four age categories (A-D). Selection for the solo competition is by video.
- Organiser
- Andorra Sax Fest
- Instruments
- Saxophone
- Category
- Solo saxophone
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application via the festival ticketing site (video upload for the solo first round).
Rounds & time limits
- Video selection (deadline 18 October 2026)
- Round 1: 21-23 March 2027
- Round 2: 25 March 2027
- Final with Creston Concerto: 27 March 2027
Repertoire
2027 solo: video round Telemann Fantasia No. 2 (TWV 40); Round 1 Messiaen Vocalise-Etude plus Margoni Etude No. 4 or 5; Round 2 Denisov Sonata plus a free solo work; Final Creston Concerto Op. 26. Youth categories have set pieces (e.g. Bozza Pulcinella, Noda Mai).
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- 1st prize: EUR 8,000 + Selmer Paris alto saxophone + paid recitals
- 2nd prize: EUR 5,000 + performance with string quartet
- 3rd prize: EUR 4,000
- 4th-6th prizes: EUR 2,000 each
- Youth Category D 1st prize: Selmer alto saxophone + recital at Andorra Sax Fest 2028
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source