21st International Clarinet Competition "Saverio Mercadante"

16 - 19 Oct, 2025

21st International Clarinet Competition "Saverio Mercadante"

Call for the 21st International Clarinet Competition “Saverio Mercadante” that to will take place from 16 to 19 October, 2025 in Noci (BARI, Italy).

Three sections provided:
- SENIOR SOLOISTS (born after Sept. 15, 1990) – application deadline September 15, 2025
- JUNIOR SOLOISTS (born after October 6, 2005) – application deadline October 6, 2025
- YOUNG SOLOISTS (born after October 6, 2010) - application deadline October 6, 2025

For SENIOR SOLOISTS section the competition includes three rounds.
1st Round (pre selection) via video. Awards concert in Bari at the Teatro Kursaal Santalucia as soloists with orchestra on OCTOBER 20, 2025. The First Prize winner will be awarded also with a Buffet-Crampon professional clarinet.

Online registration. Total Awards over € 10.000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 2025

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This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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