Gianni Rugginenti

1st International Piano Competition

 

Prizes

“GIANNI RUGGINENTI TROPHY” AWARD

The overall winner of the competition will receive the following prizes:

“Gianni Rugginenti” trophy handmade by “HandMade”.
Scholarships of €1500.
2 prize concerts.
diploma of 1st overall in the competition.

 
TEACHER AWARD:

The jury will award the prize offered by “HandMade” to the teacher who has reached the greatest number of awarded students.

 

CONCERT PRIZES: 

Recital to take place within the 2025/2026 Musical Season promoted and created by the Istituto Musicale Città di Rivoli “G.Balmas”.
Recital to take place within the 2025/2026 Musical Season promoted and created by “Spazio Classica“.
Recital to take place within the 2025/2026 Musical Season at the “Kaway” showroom space in Milan.
Recital to be defined
Recital to be defined
The dates will be announced during the awards concert on 20 October 2024.

 

CAT. PRIME NOTE

GRAND MASTER PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Trillo puppet + book “MUSICOLORANDIA” + a voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50.

WIZARD/WITCH PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + a voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €50.

NOVICE WIZARD/WITCH AWARD: medal + diploma for 2nd place + a voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50.

APPRENTICE WIZARD/WITCH AWARD: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 
CAT. A

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €100.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50. 
2ND PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca.

 
CAT. B

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €100.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50. 
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca.

 
CAT. C

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €150.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €100. 
2ND PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca + voucher offered by the publishing house Volonté & Co worth €50. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 3rd place + Masterclass with M. Maria Vacca.

 
CAT. D

1ST OVERALL PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Anthony Ciaccio + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €80. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 

CAT. E

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Mario Calisi + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié + a concert.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €80.
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 
CAT. F

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Carlo Balzaretti + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié + a concert
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €100.
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

FOUR HANDS CATEGORY (per person)
 
CAT. G

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €70.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €50. 
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €50. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 
CAT. H

1st OVERALL PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Anthony Ciaccio + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma of 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €50. 
3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 

CAT. I

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + Masterclass with M. Carlo Balzaretti + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié.

1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié

2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €70. 

3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 

CAT. L

1ST ABSOLUTE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st overall + masterclass with M. Mario Calisi + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié + a concert

1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma of 1st place + Masterclass with Dr. Laura Darsié

2nd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 2nd place + voucher offered by the Volonté & Co publishing house worth €90.

3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 

CAT. COMPOSITION
CAT. M

1st PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma for 1st place + publication of two, of the songs presented, by the publishing house Volonté & Co.

2nd PLACE PRIZE: cup + diploma for 2nd place + publication of one, of the songs presented, by the publishing house Volonté & Co.

3rd PLACE PRIZE: medal + diploma for 3rd place.

 

All participants will receive a participation diploma.
All participants will receive a 10% discount voucher to use for the Masterclasses.

The “Gianni Rugginenti” International Piano Competition was created to remember the figure of this great man and publisher who dedicated more than forty years of his life to the world of music with his work, his humanity and his dedication. Always very attentive to the world of young artists and composers, he has always given space to the creativity of many authors.

To participate in the “Gianni Rugginenti” International Piano Competition, carefully read our regulations where you will find in detail all the categories, compulsory pieces, prizes and everything you need to know to participate in this event where the protagonist will be you and the magic of music.

The jury of this first edition of the “Gianni Rugginenti” International Piano Competition will be made up of prominent names from the Italian musical and teaching scene who for years, in addition to intense concert activity, have been involved in the training of young pianists with great professionalism and sensitivity, covering highly prestigious roles in various Conservatories in our country.

All the winners of this first 2024 edition.