Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award 2026-CHAMBER MUSIC, Switzerland

Lugano, Switzerland

Deadline: June 15th, 2026

Maestro Gianni Bergamo wished to start this prize hoping that it will become a reference point and a solid support for talented young musicians from all over the world.

The GIANNI BERGAMO CLASSIC MUSIC AWARD was created with the aim of discovering and encouraging new young talent in the different sectors of classical music.

The competition is open cyclically in the following fields: composition, instrument/voice and chamber music.

The competition is open to chamber music ensembles from trios to sextet, for strings or strings and
piano (or harp), or also with one wind instrument (ex. string quartet with clarinet / trio with flute,
viola and harp / quartet with clarinet, violin, cello and piano, etc.) with members of any nationality.

The average age of each member – of any nationality – cannot exceed 30 years (maximum
individual age 33 years).

Schedule: 3Rounds

1st Round: Video recording uploaded

2nd Round (Semi-Final): Live, Lugano

3rd Round (Final): Live, Lugano

Participation fee: NO FEE

Prizes:

1st Prize:   €12’000
2nd Prize: €8’000
3rd Prize:  €5’000