International Competition Astor Piazzolla

10/06/2026

🎼 From the composer’s desk to the stage of the Philharmonie Berlin.

🏆 Mario Speranza .mariano, winner of the Composition Category of the International Competition ASTOR PIAZZOLLA® , invites you to Piazzolla Reloaded.

His award-winning composition, Vertigos y Ausencia, will be performed by Pasquale Lancuba and the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn under the baton of Miran Vaupotić .

📍 Kammermusiksaal, Philharmonie Berlin

🗓️ June 12, 2026

🕕 18:00

Presented within the Pantonale Festival , in collaboration with Fundación Piazzolla and Landesmusikrat Berlin .

Join us for an evening celebrating Astor Piazzolla’s enduring legacy through both his music and the voices of today’s composers.

Watch Mario’s personal invitation and experience Piazzolla Reloaded.

09/06/2026

🏆 Fresh from her victory at the International Competition ASTOR PIAZZOLLA®, Romina Balestrino invites you to Piazzolla Reloaded!

Join Romina for a very special evening at the Philharmonie Berlin celebrating the music and legacy of Astor Piazzolla .

📍 Kammermusiksaal, Philharmonie Berlin

🗓️ June 12, 2026

🕕 18:00

Presented within the Pantonale Festival , in collaboration with Fundación Piazzolla and Landesmusikrat Berlin .

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Philharmonie Berlin — tickets are going fast!

Watch Romina’s personal invitation and join us for Piazzolla Reloaded.

08/06/2026

🎶 Our Laureate Pasquale Lancuba invites you to Piazzolla Reloaded!

Join us for a special evening celebrating the music of Astor Piazzolla as part of the Pantonale Festival, in collaboration with Fundación Piazzolla and Landesmusikrat Berlin .

📍 Kammermusiksaal, Philharmonie Berlin

🗓️ June 12, 2026

🕕 18:00

With 1,180 seats available, tickets are limited and sell quickly — don’t wait too long to secure yours.

Watch Pasquale’s invitation and join us for an unforgettable concert.

01/02/2026

✨ Semifinalists Announced ✨

We are happy to share the results of the first edition of the International Competition ASTOR PIAZZOLLA®, celebrating the legacy of Astor Piazzolla and his spirit of artistic freedom.

🎻 Soloists & Ensembles
Six semifinalists have been selected in each category, along with reserve lists. Selected artists will be invited to perform live in Como.

🎼 Composers
Due to the exceptional quality of submissions, the jury expanded the final round to 15 selected compositions. All works were judged anonymously; only titles are published at this stage. Composer names will be revealed after the competition.

🌟 To all participants: your contribution mattered. Thank you for being part of this first edition.

👉 Full list of selected artists and compositions here:

Semifinalists AnnouncementA Word to All ApplicantsFirst and foremost, thank you to every artist who applied. Your dedication, creativity, and willingness to share your work made this inaugural edition truly meaningful. The level of artistry was exceptional, and selecting among so many strong voices....

11/01/2026

🎻 A message from the President of the International Competition ASTOR PIAZZOLLA®

Davide Alogna () addresses all artists who are considering applying — sharing what this competition stands for.

⏳ Only 5 days left until the application deadline!

We invite performers of all backgrounds who are ready to share their artistry, personality, and musical voice to apply. This is more than a competition — it’s a platform for growth, visibility, and meaningful artistic exchange.

🎯Deadline in 5 days
👉 Don’t miss your chance. Apply now.