The Conservatory of Music of Santa Cecilia, Massimiliano Pitocco (picture left), organizes the II International Accordion Competition ‘Santa Cecilia’ and the II Contemporary Accordion Festival in Rome from 15th to 18th September 2014.

There will be concerts, international competitions, accordion displays and masterclasses.

Competition categories are:
Category A – Soloists till 12 years old – born after 2002, 1st € 200
Category B – Soloists till 15 years old – born after 1999, 1st € 300
Category C – Soloists till 18 years old – born after 1996, 1st € 400
Category E – Concert-performers – no age limit, 1st € 1500, 2nd € 800, 3rd € 500
Rules and Entry Application in English and Italian at: 2014Contemporary

The Festival will be held in collaboration with the Castelfidardo International Accordion Competition and Festival being held 18th to 21st September 2014.

Further information at: 2014Contemporary