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Michele Pittaluga International Classical Guitar Competition
Next edition
No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.
Overview
Solo classical guitar competition in Alessandria (58th edition in 2026) with a qualifying round, a semi-final and a final with orchestra. Jury admits up to three finalists. The 2026 edition ran 21-26 Sep 2026 and registration closed 31 Aug 2026.
- Organiser
- Comitato Permanente Promotore del Concorso Internazionale di Chitarra Classica «Michele Pittaluga», Premio Città di Alessandria; registration fees paid to Fondazione Concorso Internazionale «M. Pittaluga» ETS
- Instruments
- Classical guitar (solo six-string)
- Category
- Solo guitar
- Age limits
- Born on or after 1 January 1993
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Not published on the official pages we could check.Rounds & time limits
- Qualifying: free programme of 20-22 minutes
- Semi-final: free programme of 40-43 minutes
- Final: one concerto with orchestra
Repertoire
Qualifying: free programme including Mertz, Tarantella (from Banderklänge). Semi-final: free programme including Rodrigo, Preludio al Atardecer. Final: Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez or Fantasia para un Gentilhombre with orchestra. All pieces from memory.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- At least seven international members, majority not Italian.
Prizes
- 1st: EUR 12,000 plus silver plaque, concert tour, Gioventù Musicale Prize, D'Addario Artist Prize and recording contract with Contrastes Records. 2nd: EUR 3,000. 3rd: EUR 2,000. Semi-finalists not reaching the final: EUR 200 travel refund on request. Special: USD 1,000 travel refund for semi-finalists; EUR 750 best Preludio performance; EUR 1,500 shared among finalists playing the Fantasia.
Past editions
- 2026 — Alessandria, Italy source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source