The seventh edition of the International Competition for Solo Mandolin “Michelangelo Policarpo” will take place at the Ensemble Mandolinistico Estense’s seat in Modena (Italy) from 16 to 17 may 2025.

The Competition’s jury will be will be composed by the musicians Carlo Aonzo, Anna Loro, Roberto Palumbo, Mari Carmen Simón and Luigi Verrini.

 

Competitors will have to perform three pieces:

1) Giuseppe Milanesi – Preludio (Download the score)

2) a solo composition to choose among those listed in art. 4 of the regulation

3) a solo composition for mandolin of their choice lasting at least 2 and max 10 minutes

 

The prizes for the first three classified will be:

1º Prize – 1000€ in addition of a donation of a Concert Mandolin from the Liuteria Calace of Naples

2º Prize – 600€

3º Prize – 400€

E.M.E. has decided to give to the 3 winners the opportunity to participate in the next edition
of the Festival Protagonista il Mandolino by performing a 60 minutes concert for a fee of €700.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 APRIL, 2025