FIRST ROUND
There are two categories: Baroque Singing and Instrumental Ensembles. Both categories aim to identify emerging vocal and instrumental talents to be involved in a concert career and in the artistic programming of «Musica Mirabilis», the international festival «Giovanni Legrenzi» and other related initiatives.
To be admitted to the competition, it will be necessary to pass a selective test consisting of a live video recording (no cuts) containing the full performance of a sacred or secular vocal piece, in Italian or Latin language (for the Baroque singing category), or an Instrumental piece (for the Instrumental Ensembles category). In both cases the pieces must be by a seventeenth-century Italian author, at the candidate’s choice, lasting no more than ten minutes.
For the Baroque Singing category, the accompaniment must be set to harpsichord, organ or other polyphonic instrument (theorbo, archlute or baroque harp).
Candidates and ensembles admitted to the second and final round will enjoy a facilitated treatment regarding hospitality (room and board).
Below you can download the application form, regulations and instructions.
BAROQUE SINGING COMPETITION
Dates: 23 to 27 September 2025
Venue: Church of San Defendente
President of the jury: Lionel Meuniet
SECOND ROUND
The candidates admitted to the second round of the competition to be held starting on Wednesday, September 24, at 3:00 p.m., at the Church of San Defendente, must perform two solo pieces, one by seventeen-century by Italian composer of the candidate’s own choice and another piece, a Canzonetta by Giovanni Legrenzi, from opera XII. The performance shall not exceed twenty minutes.
Candidates will be given one hour of time to rehearse these pieces.
FINAL TEST
The candidates will perform a solo recital, consisting at least two Cantatas from Legrenzi’s 12th opera: «Cantate e canzonette a voce sola», lasting a maximum of 20 minutes, chosen from: Cantatas for Soprano or Tenor, Cantatas for Alto, Cantatas for Bass.
The final test will take place on Saturday 27 September at 3:00 pm, at the Church of the Blessed Virgin of Paradise in Clusone.
The organization will make harpsichord and organ players available for the final test. Nothing prevents the candidate from making use of his own accompanying master.
APPLICATION FORM
Apply by sending the application form to info@musicamirabilis.eu by 30th June 2025, 23,59 GMT. Candidates admitted to the second round, (in the presence of the jury), will be notified no later than August 15, 2025.
COMPETITION FOR INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
Dates: 21 to 25 October 2025
Venue: Church of San Defendente
President of the jury: Christophe Rousset
SECOND ROUND
The ensembles admitted to the second round of the competition to be held starting on Wednesday, October 22, at 3:00 p.m., at the Church of San Defendente, will have to perform two compositions, one by seventeen-century Italian composers of the ensemble’s own choice and one Sonata by Giovanni Legrenzi, from opera II (Sonate a due e tre, Venezia, 1655). The performance shall not exceed twenty minutes.
Ensembles will be given one hour of time to rehearse these pieces.
FINAL TEST
The ensembles will perform a recital, with a program of at least two Sonatas by Giovanni Legrenzi, lasting a maximum of 20 minutes. The first sonata must belong to one of the following two collections: Sonate da chiesa, da camera, op. IV (Venezia, 1656); Sonate a due, tre, cinque e sei istromenti, op. VIII (Venezia, 1663). The second sonata must belong to the collection La Cetra. Sonate a due, tre e quattro stromenti, op. X ( Venezia, 1673).
The final test will take place on Saturday 25 October, at 3:00 pm, at the Church of the Blessed Virgin of Paradise in Clusone.
APPLICATION FORM
Apply by sending the application form to info@musicamirabilis.eu by 31th July 2025, 23,59 GMT. Ensembles admitted to the second round, (in the presence of the jury), will be notified no later than September 15, 2025.
