# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ist International Piccolo Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: !!! The applications are closed !!! First International Piccolo Competition General Conditions (English only) Online/ November 13–15, 2026 I. General Conditions 1.1. The First International Piccolo Competition is organized in Varna, Bulgaria, online, and will be held from November 13th to 15th, 2026. 1.2. The event is takes place online. 1.3. The competition is open to piccolo performers from all countries. 1.4. Age groups: Group I - 13-16 years of age, completed by the start date of the event Group II - 17-31 years of age, completed by the start date of the event 1.5. The competition consists of two stages: First Round and Final Round. 1.6. The participants will be evaluated by an international jury with Chairman Nicola Mazzanti. 1.7. Up to five (5) contestants from each group will be selected by the jury to proceed from the First Round to the Final Round. 1.8. Jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal. II. Registration, Fee, and Online Participation 2.1. Registration is required and is completed by filling out the online application form: https://applications.ema.foundation !!! The application period is closed. !!! 2.2. Participation fee: 50 Euro (Group I) / 70 Euro (Group II), paid via bank transfer: Recipient: European Music Academy Foundation IBAN: BG89BPBI79451464305002 BIC/SWIFT: BPBIBGSF 2.3. Online participation: Recorded participation must be submitted as follows: • One (1) video file for the First Round; and • One (1) separate video file for the Final Round, only if the participant is selected to proceed. 2.4. Videos must follow the organizer’s submission instructions: http://www.ema.foundation/Youtube_Instructions.pdf III. Repertoire 3.1. Group I: First round: Il pastor fido Sonate op.13 n°2 Nicolas Chédeville « le jeune » (1705 - 1782) Pièces publiées en 1737 sous le nom d'Antonio Vivaldi August 1st, 2026 /Jury results – September 1st 2026/ Final Round: Damare - La Danse des Grillons op. 380 and Dimitar Kostantzaliev Piece for Piccolo and Piyano 3.2. Group II: First Round (Solo only) — August 1st, 2026 /Jury results – September 1st 2026/ Mandatory piece: • Johannes Donjon (1839–1912): Etude n°1 “Elégie” (from Huit études de salon) / Billaudot, Paris One piece of choice from the following: • Amanda Harberg: Hall of Ghosts • Daniel Dorff: Tweet! • Stephen Hough: Uno Piccolo Sonatina Final Round — November 15th, 2026 • Lowell Liebermann: Piccolo Concerto • Dimitar Kostanzaliev: Four Pieces for Piccolo IV. Awards 4.1. The jury will award the following prizes: Group I: • First Prize: 300 EUR • Second Prize: 200 EUR • Third Prize: 100 EUR Group II: • First Prize: 400 EUR • Second Prize: 200 EUR • Third Prize: 100 EUR - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/varna-bulgaria/ist-international-piccolo-competition/200029536647323 - **Event Categories**: contests, concerts, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 77 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Varna, Bulgaria - **location**: Online event - **full address**: Online event, Булевард Владислав Варненчик 2, 9000 Варна, България, Varna, Bulgaria ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ist International Piccolo Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bc381152c39053e3cdadeb2c4644c8b3e9d2b29b8e2e06af720bea5006347d92-rimg-w1182-h870-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786287051 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ist International Piccolo Competition being held? - **A:** Ist International Piccolo Competition takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Online event, Булевард Владислав Варненчик 2, 9000 Варна, България, Varna, Bulgaria. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ist International Piccolo Competition? - **A:** Ist International Piccolo Competition is organized by Theodora Dimitrova. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ist International Piccolo Competition is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Varna, Bulgaria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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