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Online Piano Edition · 2026
International Piano Competition Ugo Amendola
An international competition devoted to piano performance, young musicians' development and the artistic legacy of Ugo Amendola.
Application deadline21 November 2026
Prime Note – FSchools G1–G3High schools H1–H3AmateursCash prizes and concerts
The Maestro
Ugo Amendola
Venice, 1917–1995
Pianist, composer and teacher, for many years director of the “Benedetto Marcello” Conservatory in Venice and a jury member in important piano competitions.
His catalogue includes seven piano sonatas, a Partita, Divertimenti su basso ostinato, Preludes, Album Leaves, chamber music and orchestral works. The competition keeps his musical research alive and brings it to new generations of performers.
“I dedicate this competition to my Maestro, with infinite gratitude and affection.”
Daniela Donaudi · Founder and organizer
2026 categories
A path for every stage
of musical development.
Free-choice repertoire. Memorization is not compulsory. Maximum performance duration varies by category.
A
€3001/01/2017 – 31/12/2019
Max 5 min
B
€3001/01/2014 – 31/12/2016
Max 7 min
C
€4001/01/2011 – 31/12/2013
Max 10 min
D
€4001/01/2008 – 31/12/2010
Max 20 min
E
€5001/01/2005 – 31/12/2007
Max 25 min
F
€50Up to age 30 inclusive
Max 30 min
G1–G3
€20Italian lower-secondary music schools
5 / 7 / 9 min
H1–H3
€40Italian music high schools
According to school year
Amateurs
€40Age 18+, no upper age limit
Max 15 min
Prizes
More than a result.
A concrete opportunity.
€500
Category F
Cash prize for the top-ranked 1st Absolute winner, according to the official rules.
€300
Category E & Amateurs
Cash prizes for the top 1st Absolute winners, in addition to diplomas and distinctions.
UA
Ugo Amendola Special Prize
Diploma, €300 scholarship offered by the Amendola family and a concert at the “B. Marcello” Conservatory in Venice.
Jury
Musicians and teachers
committed to listening.
Brenno Ambrosini
Jury member
Igor Cognolato
Jury member
Letizia Michielon
Jury member
Nicolò Giuliano Tuccia
Jury member
Gabriele Vianello
Jury member
Daniela Donaudi
Jury member
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