Awards
Where exceptional talent meets opportunity — the International Competition ASTOR PIAZZOLLA® rewards musical excellence with meaningful prizes that support artistic growth and visibility.
Each main prize winner is offered three concert engagements, providing valuable performance experience and exposure. For composers, selected work will be published by Piazzolla’s Italian publisher, offering an important step toward professional recognition.
Winning Soloist & Ensemble
3 concerts in Italy or abroad, with performance honorarium, travel, and hotel accommodations covered
A Diploma and a Trophy
Winning Composer
Performance of the winning composition, professionally recorded by eminent artists
Sheet music publication by the eminent publisher Edizioni Curci
A Diploma and a Trophy
Special Prizes
In addition to the main awards, the Jury and the organizers may bestow a number of Special Prizes in recognition of outstanding artistic merit
Artistic collaboration with Musici del Teatro alla Scala, the Zagreb Symphony Orchestra, and the AYSO Orchestra
A one-year initial representation agreement with GREEN NOTE Artist Management
Consideration for publication by Universal Edition
Selected Soloist, Ensemble & Composition
Prize powered by PANTONALE e.V.
Performance at the PANTONALE Festival in Berlin
Concerts at the Berliner Philharmonie and Jesus-Christus-Kirche
Travel and accommodation covered
Selected Finalists
Prize powered by LocksBridge Artist Management
Artistic Partnerships
Performance Opportunities
Long-term Career Support