Messina International Clarinet Competition - Italy
"Working in the Orchestra"
Third Edition of the Messina International Clarinet Competition
13 – 19 October 2025
Teatro Vittorio Emanuele – Messina
The Messina International Clarinet Competition is organized by Ente Autonomo Regionale Teatro di Messina.
The international competition “Working in the Orchestra”, now in its third edition, is organized by the Ente Autonomo Regionale Teatro di Messina with the aim of promoting and enhancing musical culture, supporting the growth of young talents and fostering the knowledge and appreciation of wind instruments.
The event will take place in Messina, from 13 to 19 October 2025, at the historic Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, and will feature the participation of clarinetists from all over the world.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
The competition will consist of three phases for each category:
– Pre-selection round (video)
– Elimination round (live)
– Semi-final
– Final with orchestra
with the Orchestra of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele conducted by Maestro Salvatore Percacciolo
The list
Venue: Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, Via Garibaldi, Messina
Competition dates: 13–19 October 2025
Application deadline: 30 July 2025
Principal Clarinet Award | Bass Clarinet Award
The competition includes two sections:
– Principal Clarinet
– Bass Clarinet
For each category, the following are awarded:
– Award
– A solo concert in the 2026 concert season of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele of Messina, with the right to reimbursement of expenses only.
The awarding of the prizes is at the sole discretion of the jury.
Jury
The international jury will be composed of renowned professionals with extensive orchestral experience. The names of the jurors will be published soon on the official website.
How to register?
Clarinetists of any nationality born after 1 January 1987 are eligible to participate.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the online form available on the official website. The signed application form and required video material must be uploaded by 30 July 2025.
Required documents:
– Valid ID
– Short biography (max 1400 characters, ITA/ENG)
– Recent photo
– Proof of payment of the registration fee (€80.00)
– Video recording for the pre-selection round (mandatory unless otherwise exempted)
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
For further information, please contact the Competition Secretariat:
📧 e.saija@teatrovittorioemanuele.it
📞 +39 090 240834
Information regarding affiliated accommodation facilities (hotels, B&Bs, hostels) will be available in the dedicated section on the official website of the Teatro.
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Travel, board, and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participants.
– All rounds will be public and streamed online.
– A release form for the use of images and recordings for promotional and archival purposes must be signed.
– The organization reserves the right to modify or cancel the event in case of force majeure.
ORGANIZING BODY
Ente Autonomo Regionale Teatro di Messina
📍 Via Garibaldi snc, 98122 Messina (ME)
📞 +39 090 8966215 | 📠 090 343629
📧 teatrodimessina@pec.enya.it