After a particularly intensive week, given the very high number of participants, the Jury finally selected 5 final ensembles: Trio Kobalt (piano-violin- violoncello), Duo Stefanelli-Pantani (piano-violoncello), Aes Duo (piano-clarinet), Duo Andersson (piano-violin) and Trio Goldmund (piano-violin-violoncello).
The audience, gathered at the Giuseppe Verdi concert hall of the Conservatoire of Turin, did not have to pay for tickets, the admission was free, and attended the finals transformed on this occasion into a major cultural event. The Mayor of Turin confirmed: "Through this competition, the City of Torino and the Metropolitan City are enthusiastic and wholehearted in offering our support to the Fondazione Accademia di Pinerolo, a support aimed at encouraging talented young people working in the world of music, and at fostering the access to and the enjoyment of music for all our citizens."
The Jury finally awarded 1st Prize to the Duo Andersson. 2nd Prize went to Duo Stefanelli-Pantani and 3rd Prize to Trio Goldmund.
The audience awarded its Prize to Aes Duo. Fun fact: A special Prize was also awarded to the audience, for playing such an active role in the finals: Everyone who voted was eligible to compete for the Prize for the Audience. One name was randomly drawn to select the lucky winner of a travel voucher for a trip of their choice (2 nights, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners in hotel 3* and 4* for 2 people)!
Duo Andersson wins 1st Prize!
photos: Giorgio Vergnano
2nd Prize: Duo Stefanelli-Pantani
Laureates:
1st Prize: Duo Andersson (piano-violin)
2nd Prize: Duo Stefanelli-Pantani (piano-violoncello)
3rd Prize: Trio Goldmund (piano-violin-violoncello)
Audience Prize: Duo Aes
Jury: Claus Christian Schuster (chair), Lukas Hagen, Wen-Sinn Yang, Muriel Razavi, Cristo Barrios Reyes, Francesco Antonioni, Francesco Pennarola
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Trio Goldmund receives 3rd Prize
Audience Prize awarded to Duo Aes
From 3 to 9 March 2025, some of the most talented young musicians on the international music scene performed in Pinerolo and Turin, at the final round of the prestigious bi-annual chamber music competition.
5 out of 6 violinists played the Sibelius concerto, delighting an audience of connoisseurs who were happy to be able to compare every stroke, every intention, and ultimately the musicality of the talented young violinists.
From February 8 to 15, Graz played host to the international Franz Schubert and Modern Music Competition, much to the delight of its great audience
Besides her busy performing and teaching schedule, the famous pianist also manages her very own competition
