XV AMIGDALA International Music Competition - ed. ONLINE 2026
XV AMIGDALA International Music Competition - ed. LIVE 2026
With deep gratitude, we would like to thank all the candidates and teachers who chose to share with us this musical journey made of dedication, passion, and genuine artistic participation.
Through each submitted video and each live performance, every interpretation and expressive nuance, you have made this competition vibrant, intense, and full of emotion, overcoming distances and different modes of participation, yet remaining united through music.
We hope to have made you feel part of one great musical community, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon, to continue together to make what we love most resonate: music.
The President of LIBERA AMIGDALA APS
Prof. Maria Grazia Palermo
The Artistic Director
M° Antonella Scuderi
Amigdala International Music Festival
Where talent meets the World
The Amigdala International Music Festival is a cultural project with an international scope, dedicated to the enhancement of musical talent, the promotion of musical culture, and the encounter between young musicians from all over the world.
Promoted by LIBERA AMIGDALA APS, the Festival today represents an important reference point for the artistic growth of new generations, fostering experiences of exchange, education, and sharing through music.
Art, passion, study, and emotion come together in an elegant, dynamic environment open to intercultural dialogue, where each participant has the opportunity to express their artistic value.
THE COMPETITIONS
The Festival is structured around two major music competitions held annually, each with its own artistic identity and specific educational and cultural objectives.
2027 Editions
The official regulations will be published soon.
Amigdala International Music Competition – Online Edition
An international competition open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.
Participation is based on the submission of video recordings evaluated by a highly qualified international jury.
Amigdala International Music Competition – Live Edition - Memorial "G. Raciti"
An in-person international competition dedicated to soloists, ensembles, and musical groups of all ages, featuring live performances before a jury composed of musicians, educators, and industry professionals.
AMIGDALA IN CONCERT
Alongside the competitions, the Festival offers concerts, performances, special events, and musical gatherings that enrich the artistic and cultural programme of the event.
A unique experience that provides the audience with high artistic value and offers participants valuable opportunities for growth, sharing, and international exchange.
All competitions are non-profit and share the goal of promoting music among young people, supporting artistic growth, and fostering the discovery and development of emerging talents, within a framework of national and international cultural exchange.
Participation requires the payment of an entry fee, intended solely to cover the organizational costs necessary for the realization of the events.
