The 2026 Edition will not have
any Application Fee
Rules and Application Form in pdf format
29th INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
“MAURO PAOLO MONOPOLI PRIZE” 2026 Edition
May 5th – May 10th 2026
Curci Theatre – Barletta – Italy
2026 Provisional Auditions’ Schedule
May 5th 10.00 a.m. – Curci Theatre – Corso V. Emanuele, 71 – Barletta
Call Roll, Audition Schedule and Piano Competition Reharsal
All contestants must be present at call roll.
Otherwise they will be not admitted to the Competition.
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May 5th – 6th 2026
First Stage
live at Curci Theatre
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May 7th – 8th 2026
SemiFinal Stage
live at Curci Theatre
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May 9th 2026
Rehearsal with Orchestra
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Final Piano Concerto at Curci Theatre
with Simphony Orchestra ICO Suoni del Sud conducted by Maestro Benedetto Montebello
18.30 May 10th 2026