The Winners of the “2 Agosto” International Composing Competition 2026– XXXII Edition – are…

First prize: Jorge Coll Navarro
Score Title: Exclamación de Santa Teresa

Second Prize: Teo Montero Rey
Score Title: Confractione confringetur terra

Third Prize: Maichol Bondanelli
Score Title: ( D i s v e l o )

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The winning scores will be performed live in Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, on August 2nd, 2026, during the commemorative events for the victims of the slaughters. The concert will be live broadcasted on RAI5 and RADIO3, and on-demand on RAI Play.

WARNING

Within seven days from the announcement of the results, the authors of the winning scores shall also be obliged to send the Competition a version for voices and piano (the so-called ‘canto-piano’ or ‘Piano Vocal Score’) so that the choir and possible soloists may begin rehearsals.

Furthermore, within 15 days after the communication of winners, composers of the winning scores are required to send the Competition the orchestral parts necessary for performance.