The SONUS International Music Festival (SONUS-IMF) is pleased to announce the creation of the Guastavino International Piano Competition 2025 (GIPC). This competition, held online with asynchronous evaluation through video recordings provided by the contestants, is open to pianists of all nationalities and ages.
Objective of the Competition
The main objective of the GIPC is to promote and encourage the performance of solo piano works by the eminent Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino (April 5, 1912 – October 29, 2000). Additionally, it offers participants the opportunity to create attractive programs that showcase their mastery and musicality, including compositions from the traditional repertoire and works by 20th and 21st-century composers from the American continent, including North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean Islands.
Organization of the Festival
The festival is organized by SONUS-IMF under the artistic direction of its founder, pianist Nancy Roldán, who personally knew Carlos Guastavino. Nancy Roldán has dedicated much of her professional life to promoting the music of the great Argentine composer, known for his deeply evocative style, high lyricism, and unmistakable harmony.
Registration Details
Applications must be submitted through the competition registration portal organized by SONUS-IMF. No applications will be accepted after May 31, 2025.
Competition guidelines:
GIPC-2025+GUIDELINES+[ESP]+2024-05-26.pdf (squarespace.com)
Opening of registrations: June 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM (New York Time, USA)
Closing of registrations: May 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM (New York Time, USA)
Competition Categories
The competition is structured into three categories, based on the age as of April 30, 2025:
Category I: 36 years or older
Category II: 19 to 35 years
Category III: 18 years or younger
Jury and Adjudication Protocol
The jury, composed of internationally renowned figures, will be announced in January 2025. Artistic quality will be the predominant factor in the adjudication of the competition. The jury will evaluate each program in its entirety, considering the variety of repertoire and the degree of difficulty within each category. All works must be performed from memory, and the recordings must comply with the standards outlined in the competition guidelines.
To register, visit the portal starting June 1, 2024, through the following link: SONUS-IMF Registration
For more information, visit the official festival page:
Piano Competition — Sonus International Music Festival
