WHO CAN APPLY
The International Conducting Competition “Guido Cantelli” is open to conductors of any nationality aged between 18 and 35 (born on or after 01/01/1991 inclusive and who have reached 18 years of age by April 30, 2026).
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted by completing the online form and attaching the required documents on the website www.premiocantelli.it, starting from February 24, 2026, until 11:59 PM CET on April 30, 2026.
For the pre-selection, applicants must upload three videos with a maximum total duration of 30 minutes, containing live performances with orchestra in which the candidate is clearly visible while conducting, and must proceed with the payment of the application fee (non-refundable).
CALENDAR
THE PRIZES
FIRST PRIZE
12,000 Euros
SECOND PRIZE
8,000 Euros
THIRD PRIZE
5,000 Euros
Additional prizes consisting of artistic engagements with major national and international institutions, at the sole discretion of the respective institutions, to be contracted within three years from the date of the Final.
JURY OF CRITICS
2,000 Euros
JURY OF AGENTS - MANAGERS
2,000 Euros
JURY OF THE CITY
1,500 Euros
FRIENDS OF THE COCCIA THEATRE JURY
1,500 Euros
YOUNG JURY
1,000 Euros
ORCHESTRA PRIZE