Barcelona - Maria Canals International Music Competition
The Maria Canals International Music Competition, founded in 1954, is the dean of music competitions in Spain and one of the first 10 in the world to be accepted by the World Federation of International Music Competitions, in 1958. Throughout its history, the Association has organised over 120 competitions including the piano, singing, violin, cello, guitar, flute, percussion and chamber music branches, with more than 8,000 contestants from more than a hundred different countries spread over the five continents, and the generous support of more than 200 musical personalities from around the world, who have been members of the jury.
Agenda
This year, the Maria Canals International Music Competition proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary. The competition is held annually, in March, and is aimed at the young performers from around the world, aged between 17 and 29. It is divided into four rounds that are held at the Palau de la Música Catalana, in Barcelona. The orchestra, in the final, will join the three contestants with a higher score. €80,000 worth in prizes and more than 30 paid recitals and concerts with orchestra around the world are offered.
70th Maria Canals International Music Competition 2025
1st Round: 23 to 25 March
2nd Round: 27 and 28 March
Semifinal: 30 March Final: 2 April
Awards Ceremony: 3 April
71st Maria Canals International Music Competition 2026
1st Round: 15 to 17 March
2nd Round: 19 and 20 March
Semifinal: 22 March
Final: 25 March
Awards Ceremony: 26 March
72nd Maria Canals International Music Competition 2027
1st Round: 7 to 9 March
2nd Round: 11 and 12 March
Semifinal: 14 March
Final: 17 March
Awards Ceremony: 18 March
73rd Maria Canals International Music Competition 2028
1st Round: 26 to 28 March
2nd Round: 30 and 31 March
Semifinal: 2 April
Final: 5 April
Awards Ceremony: 6 April
Contact
Jordi Vivancos Farràs
Maria Canals International Music Competition Barcelona
C/Palau de la Música, 4-6
08003 Barcelona
Spain
