The G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra, under the patronage of the Ministry of Education, University and Research and the Municipality of Pesaro, is pleased to announce the 14th edition of the “Giovani in Crescendo 2027” Music and Singing Competition.
The objective of the competition is to encourage the exchange of musical experiences and offer young participants an important opportunity for growth as performers, as musicians and, above all, as individuals.
Participants can choose between two participation methods:
- Online: by submitting a video of their performance.
- In person: at the Teatro Rossini in Pesaro on April 14, 15 and 16, 2027.
To request the rules for the in-person competition and receive further information, please write to giovanincrescendo2027@gmail.com.
Participants
The competition is open to students from primary, middle and high schools, music conservatories, music schools and private music academies.
Each school may register students as individual performers or groups.
Participants aged 6 to 25 may also register independently, without being enrolled in a school.
Two additional categories are available:
- Belcanto: for participants aged 18 to 45.
- Senior: for soloists and groups of musicians and/or singers aged 26 to 45.
Categories
- Public and Private Schools.
- Private Music Schools.
- Conservatories.
- Independent Contestants.
- Belcanto.
- Senior – Musicians and/or singers, as soloists or groups.
Age divisions
- Primary: participants aged 6 to 11, inclusive.
- Middle: participants aged 12 to 17, inclusive.
- High: participants aged 18 to 25, inclusive.
- Belcanto: participants aged 18 to 45, inclusive.
- Senior: musicians and/or singers, as soloists or groups, aged 26 to 45, inclusive.
Each category will also be divided into the following sections:
- Soloists and Small Groups: up to 10 participants.
- Large Groups: 11 participants or more.
Jury
The jury will consist of renowned artists:
- Maestro Saul Salucci, President and General Manager of the G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra.
- Maestro Paolo Rosetti, Artistic Director of the G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra.
- Maestro Noris Borgogelli, Conductor and Director of Education of the G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra.
- Principal players of the Rossini Symphony Orchestra, selected by the Artistic Director.
The jury will evaluate the videos and determine the winners. Each video will be assessed individually, and the winners will be selected from the performances that achieve the highest scores at the end of the evaluation process, with no further competition stages.
The jury reserves the right not to award the first prize and/or special prizes. It may also award prizes and certificates of merit to second- and third-place finishers, if deemed appropriate.
The jury’s decision is final, incontestable and irrevocable.
Awards
The first-place winner in each of the following categories, as well as special prize winners, will receive a certificate of merit.
- 1st place – Primary.
- 1st place – Middle.
- 1st place – High.
- 1st place – Belcanto.
- 1st place – Senior: musicians and/or singers.
Prizes
Overall winners of the “Giovani in Crescendo 2027” Competition
- 1st place: €250 scholarship.
- 2nd place: €150 scholarship.
- 3rd place: €100 scholarship.
Additional prizes
- 1st place – Overall Winner, Best Orchestral Group: €100 scholarship.
- 1st place – Overall Winner, Best Choir: €100 scholarship.
- 1st place – Overall Winner, Best Pop Voice: €100 scholarship.
Special Awards
- Ortolani Prize: open only to performers who choose a piece from the repertoire of Riz Ortolani.
- Rossini Award: open only to performers who choose a piece from the repertoire of Gioachino Rossini.
- Best Unpublished Work Award.
- Best Instrumental Technique Award.
- Best Vocal Technique Award.
- Soloist or Chamber Ensemble Award.
- Best Orchestra Award.
- Best Choir Award.
- Best Pop Music Performance.
- Best Electronic Music Performance.
- Belcanto Prize – Ages 18 to 45: the committee reserves the right to invite particularly deserving prize winners to participate in an upcoming edition of the “Il Belcanto Ritrovato” National Festival. Further information: www.ilbelcantoritrovato.it.
- Performer Cup Italy: the only international championship dedicated to the performing arts will award several free direct entries to the 2027 National Finals, scheduled for May 28 to June 5. It may also grant one or two entries to the World Championship, taking place at the Pass Village in Rome from August 27 to September 4, 2027.
- Senior Prize – Ages 26 to 45: the committee reserves the right to invite particularly deserving prize winners to participate in upcoming orchestral productions, either as soloists or as orchestral musicians.
- G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra Prize: the committee reserves the right to invite particularly deserving prize winners to participate in upcoming orchestral productions, either as soloists or as orchestral musicians.
Registration
Organising and running the competition involves expenses. Participants are therefore asked to pay a small contribution, as indicated below.
Participation fees
- Soloists: €20.00 per participant.
- Small and large groups: €10.00 per participant.
Payment by bank transfer
Beneficiary: Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini della Provincia di Pesaro e Urbino
IBAN: IT53C0306909606100000067722
Bank: Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
Tax code: 90010660414
VAT number: 01304110412
Unique code: SUBM70N
The payment reference must include:
- The name of the competition.
- The name of the school or independent participant.
- The category and selected section.
Payment by PayPal
Payment may also be made through PayPal using the account giovanincrescendo2027@gmail.com.
Bank transfer is the preferred payment method.
Withdrawal from the competition does not entitle participants to a refund of the fee paid.
How to register
Registration for both the digital and in-person competition must be completed no later than March 25, 2027, by filling out the:
Registration Form
The following attachments will be required during registration:
- A copy of the bank transfer receipt.
- A PDF file containing the names and dates of birth of all participants.
The video link, a copy of the bank transfer receipt and any other information relevant to participation must be submitted exclusively through the registration form.
The organising staff will not accept registrations that are missing the information or attachments required by the form, nor registrations sent through other channels.
In the event of demonstrable technical issues, the organisers reserve the right to accept registrations received after the established deadline.
For organisational reasons, if a high volume of applications is received, registrations will be considered strictly in the order in which they are received.
Video Submission for Online Participation
- Upload the performance video to YouTube, a free platform.
- Copy the generated video link and enter it into the online registration form.
- Enter the video recording date in the form. This date must not be earlier than October 2026.
Videos sent through other services will not be accepted.
General Rules
Eligibility and repertoire
Participants must have been born between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2020.
Participants may choose any musical repertoire for their performance and include multiple pieces from different musical genres.
Any original pieces submitted to the competition, previously unreleased or never before performed, must not contain offensive comments directed at individuals, institutions, religions or minorities, nor insults of any kind.
Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.
Video duration
Videos must not exceed the following time limits:
- Soloists and groups of up to 10 participants: 5 minutes.
- Groups of 11 to 20 participants: 10 minutes.
- Groups of more than 20 participants: 15 minutes.
Announcement of winners
Winners of the online competition will be announced on April 16, 2027.
Details regarding the announcement will be shared on the Giovani in Crescendo competition Facebook page.
Belcanto and Senior categories
- Participants aged 18 to 25 registered in the “Belcanto” category will also be included in the “Private Participants” category.
- Participants aged 26 to 45 registered in the “Belcanto” category will participate exclusively in the “Belcanto” category.
- The “Senior” category is reserved for soloists and groups of singers and musicians aged 26 to 45.
Use of video and audio material
Video and audio material may be used for informational purposes.
Postponement or cancellation
The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the selection stages.
In the event of cancellation, any fees already paid will be refunded.
Certificates of participation
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation.
- Soloists, duos and trios: individual certificates.
- All other ensembles: a group certificate bearing the name of the school or group.
Official Sponsors
Processing of Personal Data
The head teacher or manager of the private music school:
- Guarantees that their students and alumni do not violate the rights of third parties through their performances, relieving the organisers of any responsibility.
- Authorises the organising staff to make audio and video recordings of the piece presented at the event.
- Authorises the use of biographical information submitted during registration and images of the participants, in the participants’ interests and exclusively for promotional purposes related to the event.
- Declares that they hold the releases issued by parents exercising parental authority for participants who are minors, as well as the releases for adult participants.
By signing the registration form, participants accept all the clauses of these competition rules.
