ICM Competition 2022-2023
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 23,000 euros.
Due to the Covid19 emergency and the consequent general uncertainty, we have decided on the new competition structure. On 2022 the competition carry out preselection by video recording. The jury admitted 27 ensembles to the live competition rounds, instead of the expected 25, due the exceptionally high level of the competitors. The admitted competitors have selected from the over 125 musicians (under 33) from 18 countries all over the world (Italy, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Japan, Armenia, Holland, Uruguay, Bolivia, China, Kazakistan, South Korea, Poland, Austria, Russia, USA.
From 6 to 12 March 2023, 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 – 2023
Welcome party
6 March 2023 | 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 – 11 March 2023 | 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 | 02.00 – 07.00 p.m.
8 March | 9.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m. I 02.30 – 06.30 p.m.
9 March | 9.00 a.m – 1.00 p.m. | Winner’s Announcement 02.00 p.m.
SEMIFINAL
10 March | 10.00 – 12.30 a.m. I 02.30 – 05.00 p.m.
11 March | 10.00 – 12.00 a.m. | Winner’s Announcement 01.00 p.m.
FRINGE
7 – 11 March 2023 | Loragiusta
For the first time this year the ICM Competition will have a “fringe” event. In the L’Oragiusta restaurant (corso Torino, 90 – Pinerolo), under the arcades opposite the Accademia di Musica, a piano will be made available to competitors. Here they will be able to hold impromptu concerts and entertain those present with surprise performances.
Final
Sunday 12 March 2023 | Conservatorio “G. Verdi” – Turin
9.00 a.m.
Final (free admitted)
06.00 p.m. – Winners’ Concert
The final of the 2023 competition, a concert in which the 5 finalist ensembles performed, a performance by Accademia Cirko Vertigo, the closing celebrations and the prize-giving were held in the prestigious Concert Hall of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatoire of Turin.
How to partecipate
TICKETS
Free entrance while seats last.
Booking recommended for the winner concert (06.00 pm | 12 marzo 2023 |Conservatorio “G. Verdi – Turin). In the last editions it has sold out.
SHUTTLE BUS
To facilitate transfers from Pinerolo we provided a free shuttle bus with seat reservation.
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BOOKING
0121321040 | 3939062821| noemi.dagostino@accademiadimusica.it
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CONCERT HALLS
Accademia di Musica: viale Giolitti, 7 | Pinerolo
Conservatorio “G. Verdi”: piazza Bodoni | Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 11 – Torino
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.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The elimination rounds and the finals offer the general public the opportunity to hear live performances from some of the most talented young musicians on the international music scene.
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
The competitors admitted have been selected from the over 125 musicians from 18 countries all over the world