ICM Competition 2027-2028
Since 1994 the Accademia di Musica has organised the International Chamber Music Competition Pinerolo e Torino Città metropolitana, a prestigious chamber music competition that is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Geneva. Every two years outstanding young musicians from all over the world come to perform in Pinerolo and Turin. The ensembles were competing for prizes totalling 31,500 euros.
On 2027 the competition carry out preselection by video recording. Entrants must send their application, together with their video (recorded exclusively for this competition), by and no later than 9 September 2027. The jury admits 25 ensembles to the live competition rounds. From 6 to 12 March 2028, at Torino and Pinerolo, will be held the live competition in the concert hall of the Accademia di Musica (Pinerolo) and of Conservatorio “G. Verdi” (Turin). All concerts will be open to the public.
Schedule – 2027/28
The timetable might be subject to minor changes due to organizational needs.
Entries to the Competition
9 September 2027
On 2027 the ICM carry out preselection by video recording. Entries to the Competition must be fully and correctly completed and arrive no later than September 9, 2027.
Ensembles admitted to live competition rounds
18 October 2027
The jury admits 25 ensembles to the live competition rounds.
Welcome party
6 March 2028 | Accademia di Musica – Pinerolo
02:00 p.m.
Roll Call participants and draw by lot for the order of presentation
07:00 p.m.
Welcome party (by invitation)
First round and Semifinal
7 – 10 March 2028 | Accademia di Musica – Pinerolo
The elimination round and the semifinals of the Competition will be open to the public (free admission), offering them an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of the competition, unique in its vibrant energy and emotion, as well as the chance to hear live performances from some of the most talented young musicians on the international music scene.
I ROUND |
7 March | 2.00 – 6.30 p.m.
8 March | 9.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m. I 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
9 March | 9.30 a.m – 12.00 a.m. | Winner’s Announcement 12.30 a.m.
SEMIFINAL |
10 March | 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. I 2.30 – 5.30 p.m. | Winner’s Announcement 18.00 a.m.
Final
Saturday 11 March 2028 | Accademia di Musica – Pinerolo (To)
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
The ensembles admitted to the finals will compete from 10 a.m. until early afternoon in front of the jury and the audience in the Auditorium, in anticipation of the long-awaited final concert that will take place on Sunday with the award ceremony.
The Concert with 5 finalists and the Award ceremony
Sunday 12 March 2028 | Conservatorio “G. Verdi” – Turin
05.00 p.m.
The final of the 2028 competition, a concert in which the 5 finalist ensembles performed, the closing celebrations and the prize-giving will be held in the prestigious Concert Hall of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatoire of Turin. This is the most eagerly awaited moment, which last year’s edition sold out. After the performance of the five finalist groups, the audience in the auditorium becomes the protagonist by casting its vote alongside that of the international jury. At the end of the award ceremony for the finalists, the lucky winner of a trip is drawn from among the voters for 2 people.
AWARDS
Apart from the money prizes awarded by the eminent jury, there is also an award decided by the audience, as well as a prize for an audience member.
JURY
We have always been proud of the distinguished panel of musicians who judge our competition, assessing ensembles coming from all over the world.
ROLL OF HONOUR
Since 1994 some of the best young musicians on the international music scene have performed in the competition, before our prestigious jury.
ABOUT US
The Competition was created in 1994 thanks to the passion and planning of Laura Richaud and Giorgio Bresso, respectively artistic director and honorary president of the Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo.
HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION
Find out how our competition has changed over more than two decades, from the original Pinerolo Città della Cavalleria contest to today’s ICM Competition.
COMPETITORS 2024/25
The competitors admitted to 2024/25 edition have been selected from the over 120 musicians from 29 countries all over the world