Piacenza, Italy – From 12 to 16 May 2026, the Next Gen Guadagnini will officially make its debut as the first international lutherie competition exclusively dedicated to students.
The event will take place at the Complesso Architettonico Ricci Oddi, located at Via San Siro 13, a venue of outstanding historical and cultural significance.
The 1st International Lutherie Competition Next Gen GuadagniniAnnounced – Concerts & Events
The competition aims to highlight emerging talent and support the new generation of makers as they move from education into the professional world, firmly rooted in the great Italian lutherie tradition.
Admitted instruments and category
The competition is open to modern and antiqued instruments in the following categories:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
A single category reserved for students is предусмотрed.
Prize money
Next Gen Guadagnini offers substantial cash prizes, each accompanied by a diploma and medal:
- 1st Prize – Modern Violin: €5,000
- 1st Prize – Antiqued Violin: €5,000
- 1st Prize – Modern Viola: €6,000
- 1st Prize – Antiqued Viola: €6,000
- 1st Prize – Modern Cello: €10,000
- 1st Prize – Antiqued Cello: €10,000
* Winning instruments will be acquired by the organization.
Registration
Applications will be open from 15 November 2025 to 15 April 2026.
The entry fee is €100.
Organization
The competition is organized by Concorso Guadagnini, an established reference point in the international lutherie scene.
📌 Website: www.concorsogbg.com
✉️ Email: info@concorsogbg.com
With Next Gen Guadagnini, Piacenza reinforces its role as a key international hub for violin making, investing in the future of the craft and in the talents who will shape its next chapter.
