Premio Paganini 2027 – Genoa, Italy

• octubre 11, 2027
  Fecha del evento:
• octubre 24, 2027
  Final del evento:

Resumen

Premio Paganini is the International Violin Competition dedicated to Niccolò Paganini, one of the most prestigious violin competitions in the world. The 59th International Violin Competition Premio Paganini is organized by Municipality of Genoa and Fondazione Premio Paganini and is open to violinists aged between 15 and 30. Applications are officially open from 1 September to 1 December 2026 following procedures set out in competition regulations, with call for applications available from 25 June 2026 on prize website.

The competition will culminate in Genoa following selection process that begins with video round and continues with live auditions in Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, Genoa and New York. Live pre-selections take place between April and May 2027 in Tokyo April 12-13, Shanghai April 15-16, Berlin April 26-27, Genoa April 29-30, and New York City May 11-12. List of candidates admitted to Stage 2 will be published on Premio Paganini website by February 15, 2027. Final stages are held in Genoa in diffused format involving Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Gustavo Modena, and Teatro Carlo Felice.

In addition to significant concert engagements, first prize includes 30,000 euros, second place 20,000 euros, third prize 10,000 euros, plus special prizes including best Paganini concerto performance, best chamber music performance, Audience Award, and Fondazione Stauffer Prize consisting of donation of contemporary violin. First prize winner also has opportunity to play celebrated Cannone, the 1743 Guarneri del Gesù violin once owned by Niccolò Paganini preserved in Genoa, with recording contract with Platoon and numerous concert engagements at prestigious institutions.

Qué hace especial a este evento

Historic prestige: Celebrates 70 years of violin excellence, founded to honor Niccolò Paganini, with competition coinciding with anniversary of Paganini’s birth and climaxing in months of October and November with large program of activities in Italy and abroad.

Il Cannone violin: Exceptional honour of performing on Paganini’s iconic 1743 Guarneri Il Cannone violin, preserved in Palazzo Tursi seat of Municipality of Genoa, offered to winner for recital and special concerts.

Global auditions: Diffused selection with video round plus live auditions in five world cities – Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, Genoa, New York – making competition truly international with 117 candidates in previous editions performing in pre-selection rounds.

Diffused city festival: Final stages held in diffused format across Genoa involving Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Gustavo Modena, Teatro Carlo Felice, creating city-wide celebration with tributes, study days on Cannone violin, presentations of volumes on Paganini’s Libro Mastro.

Career launch: Winner offered prize concerts in years 2026/2027 at institutions such as Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma, Teatro la Fenice Venezia, Teatro Carlo Felice Genova, Teatro Comunale Bologna, Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana Palermo, Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini Parma, Orchestra da Camera di Mantova and many others.

Formación / Artistas destacados

Competitors: Young violinists from around world aged 15 to 30, selected through video round and live pre-selections. Previous editions saw 117 candidates, with 16 semifinalists and 6 finalists. Finalists compete in final round at Teatro Carlo Felice where three competitors each perform two concertos including mandatory Paganini Concerto No.1 in D major and another of choice.

Jury: International jury chaired by prominent musicians and President Michele Trenti, with renowned violinists, conductors and pedagogues.

Orchestras: Teatro Carlo Felice orchestra and other ensembles accompany finalists for concerto rounds.

Guest artists: Previous winners such as Kevin Zhu winner of 55th edition at age 17 with 20,000 euros first prize, Giuseppe Gibboni first Italian winner since 1997 with 30,000 euros and best Paganini concerto, best Caprice and audience award, Simon Zhu winner 2023 with 30,000 euros, Inmo Yang winner 2015, and recent 58th edition winner 17-year-old violinist with second prize Rino Yoshimoto of Japan and third prize Kim Hyun Seo of South Korea.

Special project: Presentation of volume on Paganini’s Libro Mastro and International Study Day on Cannone violin during competition period.

Experiencia en el evento

Experience begins with video auditions and live pre-selections across continents, building anticipation toward final stages in Genoa. In Genoa, audience can attend multiple rounds – Stage 2, Stage 3, semi-finals and finals – in historic venues. Events include free participation for young people and students subject to availability upon collection of tickets at ticket office maximum four per person for tribute concerts.

Atmosphere combines intense competition, with finalists performing Paganini Caprices, concertos and chamber music, plus cultural programme examining Paganini’s influence on Liege violin school through historic instruments, manuscripts, scores, archives. Evening concerts at Teatro Carlo Felice offer gala finals where grand prize consists of 30,000 euros and opportunity to play Guarneri del Gesù Il Cannone. Remaining finalist competitors each awarded 1,500 euros.

City itself becomes stage with diffused format involving Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Modena and Carlo Felice, allowing audience to move between venues and discover Genoa.

Fecha y calendario

Final stages in Genoa: Genoa, October 11 to October 24, 2027 – 59th International Violin Competition Premio Paganini.
Applications: Open from September 1 to December 1, 2026, following procedures in competition regulations, with call available from June 25, 2026 on website.
Video round results: List of candidates admitted to Stage 2 published by February 15, 2027.
Live pre-selections: Tokyo April 12-13, 2027, Shanghai April 15-16, 2027, Berlin April 26-27, 2027, Genoa April 29-30, 2027, New York City May 11-12, 2027.
Final programme in Genoa: Programme begins early October while related exhibitions open mid-October, with presentation of volume on Paganini’s Libro Mastro October 23 and International Study Day on Cannone violin October 24 in previous scheduling.
Related events: Tribute concerts, exhibition project Paganini and Virtuosity focusing around reinstallation of Paganini Rooms.
Información oficial: https://www.premiopaganini.it/, +39 010 557 4621, Municipality of Genoa.

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Ubicación y sede

City: Genoa, Italy – Birthplace of Niccolò Paganini, Liguria.

Main venues – Diffused format:

• Palazzo Tursi: Seat of Municipality of Genoa, housing Il Cannone 1743 Guarneri del Gesù violin donated by Paganini to hometown, now kept in Palazzo Tursi, hosting exhibitions and special ceremonies.
• Teatro Gustavo Modena: Historic theatre hosting early rounds and chamber music stages.
• Teatro Carlo Felice: Principal opera house of Genoa, hosting final rounds, gala concerts and award ceremony. Final round takes place here where three competitors each perform two concertos.

Additional venues: City museums, libraries and cultural spaces for study days, presentations and Paganini Route travel across Europe exhibitions examining influence.

Historia del evento

Premio Paganini celebrates 70 years of violin excellence, established to honor Niccolò Paganini, virtuoso violinist and composer born in Genoa. Competition has become one of world’s most prestigious violin competitions, part of World Federation of International Music Competitions.

Historical winners include Giovanni Angeleri in 1997 last Italian winner before Giuseppe Gibboni in 2021, Kevin Zhu 17-year-old American former junior winner at Menuhin Competition, Simon Zhu 22-year-old winner 2023, Inmo Yang 2015 winner now leading figure in international concert scene.

Competition has evolved from local tribute to global platform with pre-selections in Guangzhou, New York, Prague, Tokyo, Genoa, Vienna, Moscow, Shanghai, Berlin. Prize structure increased to 30,000 euros first prize with recording contract and concert engagements. Special project for city of Genoa aims to promote virtuoso violinists who elicit truly unique emotions and through Paganini reveal eternal beauty of classical music, inviting everyone to Genoa to experience together extraordinary edition.

Cómo llegar al evento

Por aire: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport with bus to city centre, plus Milan Malpensa, Turin, Nice airports with train connections.

En tren: Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole stations served by Trenitalia high-speed and regional trains from Milan, Turin, Rome, with local buses and metro to venues.

En coche: A7 and A10 motorways to Genoa, parking at city garages near historic centre and Teatro Carlo Felice.

Within Genoa: Walking between Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Modena and Carlo Felice in historic centre, with local buses, metro and funiculars connecting venues.

Dónde alojarse cerca

Historic centre – Most convenient: Hotels near Palazzo Tursi and Teatro Carlo Felice, including 4-star and boutique hotels within walking distance of all competition venues.

Port area: Accommodation near Old Port with sea views, easy access to venues via metro.

Nervi and eastern Genoa: Quieter seaside stays with train connection to Brignole.

Accommodation tip: Book early as October is high season for cultural tourism in Genoa, with additional events such as Paganini programme beginning early October.

Cosas que hacer antes o después del evento

Paganini Route: Explore Italy Expands Paganini Route travel across Europe, examining Paganini’s influence through historic instruments, manuscripts, scores, archives and material in exhibitions.

Paganini Rooms: Visit reinstallation of Paganini Rooms at Palazzo Tursi with Il Cannone violin.

Genoa historic centre: UNESCO World Heritage Rolli Palaces, Via Garibaldi, Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Old Port Aquarium.

Music activities: Attend tribute concerts promoted by Municipality and Paganini Prize as part of large program with climax in October and November, with free participation for young people and students.

Day trips: Cinque Terre, Portofino, and Ligurian coast.

Restaurantes y gastronomía cercanos

Historic centre near Carlo Felice: Trattorias serving Ligurian specialties such as pesto, focaccia, farinata, fresh seafood, within walking distance of theatres.

Palazzo Tursi area: Cafes and restaurants in Via Garibaldi and Piazza de Ferrari for pre-concert dining.

Port area: Seafood restaurants with views of harbor.

Theatre dining: Teatro Carlo Felice bar and catering during competition intervals.

Información sobre entradas

Competition rounds: Early rounds at Teatro Modena and Palazzo Tursi often free or low cost, with tickets available at ticket office maximum four per person for special tributes. Final rounds at Teatro Carlo Felice require tickets.

Tribute concerts: Participation especially for young people and students free of charge subject to availability upon collection of tickets at ticket office.

Pricing in USD: Based on Teatro Carlo Felice and competition pricing – Final rounds stalls and central boxes full price around $32 to $43 USD corresponding to EUR 30 to 40, gallery Loggione full price $13 USD corresponding to EUR 12, reduced $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10, students $8.60 USD corresponding to EUR 8. Competition prize money first prize $32,400 USD corresponding to EUR 30,000, second $21,600 USD corresponding to EUR 20,000, third $10,800 USD corresponding to EUR 10,000, remaining finalists $1,620 USD corresponding to EUR 1,500.

Prize concerts: Winner concerts at institutions such as Santa Cecilia, La Fenice, Carlo Felice included in winner’s engagement package, tickets via respective theatres.

Sales: Via Teatro Carlo Felice ticket office, online from 6 pm on same day as box office opening, subscription from late November, tickets on sale from early December at ticket office and online.

Consejos antes de irte

Book early: Applications open September to December, audience tickets for finals at Carlo Felice sell quickly, especially for final round where three competitors each perform two concertos.

Check venue: Final stages diffused across Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Modena and Carlo Felice – check daily programme for location of each stage.

Free opportunities: Take advantage of free participation for young people and students for tribute concerts, collecting tickets early at ticket office maximum four per person.

Il Cannone: Visit Palazzo Tursi to see 1743 Guarneri del Gesù Il Cannone violin preserved in Genoa, centrepiece of prize.

Regulations: Participants who after completion have obtained results that do not correspond to official ranking will be excluded from subsequent editions and name communicated for eventual sanction to World Federation – ensures fair play and prestige.

Información oficial del evento

Name: 59th International Violin Competition Premio Paganini – Genoa, Italy.
Página web: https://www.premiopaganini.it/
Contacto: +39 010 557 4621, Municipality of Genoa, Palazzo Tursi.
Venues: Palazzo Tursi, Teatro Gustavo Modena, Teatro Carlo Felice – diffused format.
Pre-selections: Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, Genoa, New York.
Prize information: First prize $32,400 USD corresponding to EUR 30,000 plus concerts, recording contract, performance on Il Cannone, second $21,600 USD, third $10,800 USD, plus special awards.

Experiencias de los asistentes

Attendees describe competition as intense journey through virtuosity, from video round to live pre-selections across world cities to final stages in Genoa. Atmosphere in Teatro Carlo Felice during final round where competitors perform mandatory Paganini Concerto No.1 in D major and another of choice is highly charged.

Previous winners highlight career impact – Kevin Zhu winning at 17 with former junior Menuhin experience, Giuseppe Gibboni first Italian winner since 1997 winning best Paganini concerto, best Caprice and audience award, Simon Zhu winning with impressive list of concerts plus opportunity to play Cannone kept in Palazzo Tursi.

Audience members appreciate diffused city format allowing exploration of Genoa while following competition, with exhibitions examining Paganini’s influence through historic instruments and manuscripts, and International Study Day on Cannone violin.

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