Call for entries: Musica Prospettiva scores

Musica Prospettiva focuses on music in its multiplicity of expressions, cultures, genres and styles, projected into the past and the future.

First prize

• €200
• Accommodation for two nights in Torrita di Siena, Italy, for the concert.
• Performance of the composition.
• Live audio recording of the performance.
• The winning composition will be performed by Italian pianist Irene Novi as part of the 2020-21 Musica Prospettiva festival programme.

Second prize

• €100.
• Performance of the composition.
• Live audio recording of the performance.

Repertoire prize

• Performance of the composition.
• Live audio recording of the performance.
• Composition added to the pianist repertoire for future performances.
• Composers will keep performing rights.

Instrumentation

• Compositions for solo piano.
• Preparation of the piano is allowed.
• Electronics and amplification are not allowed.

Submission

• Any compositions, which have been already performed, published, recorded, awarded or not awarded, are allowed.
• Submissions do not need to be anonymous.

The following material should be sent via email at [email protected]:

• Score(s) in PDF format.
• MP3 or link to a live or MIDI recording (if available).
• Contact information.
• Year of composition.
• Date of birth (only for general statistics, will not be published, will not affect the selection process).
• Short biography, programme notes and/or any useful information (optional).

Submission fee

• There is no limit to the number of scores.
• A €10 fee is required for each composition submitted and has to be paid via PayPal here.
• Composers do not need to own a PayPal account (credit/debit cards are accepted).
• Email [email protected] if you can't pay with PayPal.

The deadline for submissions is 10 October. The results will be communicated on 15 November.

View the original call here.