AMICI PER LA MUSICA

Associazione di Promozione Sociale
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPOSITION "LUIGI NONO" COMPOSITION PRIZE

XXVIII LUIGI NONO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION

SOLOISTS CATEGORY WINNERS

1°: GIOVANNI MARTINELLI (IT) - GUITAR

2°: NICO CHIRICHELLA (IT) - SAXOPHONE

3°: JÉSSICA DUARTE REIS (PRT) - ACCORDION


CHAMBER MUSIC CATEGORY WINNERS

1°: DUO MAZZON - ITALY

2°: DUO ANTARES - ITALY

3° EX AEQUO:

TRIO MYRTHEN - HONG KONG / SOUTH KOREA

DUO COMPLEMENTUM - ITALY


SPECIAL CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE 

to LEONARDO ANTON BERTOLINO (ITALY - PERCUSSIONS)


SPECIAL MENTIONS TO

GABRIELE VIADA, for his great sense for music and clever choice of pieces to perform.

SINCOPADO GUITAR DUO, for the originality of the pieces they chose, which were presented and performed with great skill.

 

2025 LUIGI NONO COMPOSITION PRIZE WINNER

ROBERT HAIGH (IE)

"This submission stood out for its bold and vividly energetic presentation, immediately captivating the listener's attention. Both pieces, FILTCH and AESOP, were lauded for their impressive originality and unique creative voice. The judges highlighted the composer's extremely creative use of timbres and instrumental writing, resulting in surprising color and results.

FILTCH was specifically praised for its original and highly effective trombone opening, demonstrating an innovative approach by referencing club music and executing it flawlessly through acoustic instruments and traditional notation.

Similarly, AESOP 2 struck the panel with its originality of both sound and approach, particularly in the use of electronics. This included vinyl crackle, looped recorder sounds and microtonal synths, combined artfully with accordion and a "hypnotically simplistic" scalar pattern played by an untrained musician. The captivating relationships between the ensemble, soloist, and electronics were noted as a highlight.

The composer effectively engaged with references to varied genres while maintaining an overall sense of "magical incorrectness" and a great sense of humor. The panel agreed that the works were outstandingly developed and delivered, showcasing an exceptionally eclectic and standing-out artistic voice."

HONOURABLE MENTIONS TO...

JUSTIN WEISS (USA)

&

PAUL NOVAK (USA)

Here, the jury's full commentary on these contestants.

LUIGI NONO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION

CONTESTANTS ADMITTED TO THE FINALS - 
SOLOISTS CATEGORY


The jury has exceptionally chosen 7 finalists. In the ORDER THEY WILL BE PERFORMING:

  • Bertolino Leonardo - Percussions

  • Duarte Reis Jessica - Accordion

  • Martinelli Giovanni - Guitar

  • Chirichella Nico - Saxophone

  • Yakauleu Kiryl - Clarinet

  • Viada Gabriele - Accordion

  • Conte Davide - Piano


The finals will start on Sunday, November 9th at 14.15. Each finalist will be given 20 minutes.

LUIGI NONO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION

CONTESTANTS ADMITTED TO THE FINALS - 
CHAMBER MUSIC CATEGORY


The jury has exceptionally chosen 7 finalists. In the ORDER THEY WILL BE PERFORMING:

  • Duo Complementum

  • Trio Myrthen

  • Sincopado Guitar Duo

  • Blumen Trio

  • Duo Mazzon

  • Duo Antares

  • Phoebus Trio


The finals will start on Sunday, November 9th at 09.15. Each finalist will be given 20 minutes.

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SCHEDULES FOR THE LUIGI NONO COMPETITION ARE NOW AVAILABLE

HERE
As is tradition, the LUIGI NONO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION  will conclude with a concert featuring performances by ALL THE WINNERS.

The concert will take place on
Sunday, November 9th, at 9:00 p.m.
at Agamus, Via G.B. della Salle 4, Grugliasco (TO).

Entrance will be free and open to anybody. 

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Amici per la Musica is a cultural association committed to spreading musical culture with special attention to young people and contemporary music. It organizes a Concert Season, the LUIGI NONO International Chamber Music Competition, the International Composition Prize, and other cultural initiatives.

The Association believes that quality classical music is a valuable asset that deserves to be offered to the general public and can be enjoyed by anyone. Its initiatives are open to the public freely and free of charge.

The Association is non-profit, nonpartisan and apolitical. It is open to all who share its aims and values. Officers and activities of members are unpaid. The Association supports itself financially through public or bank foundation calls and through liberal donations from those who appreciate its activities.