🏆 International Instrumental & Voice Competition

A premier platform for emerging and passionate performers to shine

The International Instrumental & Voice Competition at Musica Viva: Florence Festival is a premier opportunity for performers to showcase their artistry on an international stage.

Open to both Retreat participants and external competitors, this competition is judged by a distinguished panel of renowned faculty and internationally recognized tonebase artists, providing invaluable feedback, professional exposure, and career-enhancing performance opportunities.

With live final rounds in Florence, participants will experience the thrill of performing in a historic venue, competing for exclusive prizes, including:

• Professional video recordings featured on tonebase
• Invitations to perform at Musica Viva 2026
• High-profile performance and recording opportunities

📅 Final Round: August 24–26, 2025

📍 Florence, Italy

📩 Pre-Round Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

🎵 First Round Recordings Due: June 1, 2025

🎟 Application Fee: €35 per participant in ensemble / €75 for soloists

🎼 Eligibility & Competition Structure

🎯 Who Can Apply?

• Instrumentalists, vocalists, chamber ensembles & vocal ensembles of 2–10 musicians, with or without piano
• Open to solo performers, pre-formed groups, and newly formed ensembles
• No age restrictions; geared toward advanced students, young professionals, and passionate performers

🎵 Repertoire Requirements: