22nd International Clarinet Competition "Saverio Mercadante"

Call for the 22nd International Clarinet Competition “Saverio Mercadante” that to will take place from 15 to 18 October, 2026 in Noci (BARI, Italy). Three sections provided: - SENIOR SOLOISTS (born after September 10, 1991 | no older than 35 years) application deadline September 10, 2026 - JUNIOR SOLOISTS (born after October 3 2006 | no older than 20 years) application deadline October 3, 2026 - YOUNG SOLOISTS (born after October 3, 2011 | no older than 15 years) application deadline October 3, 2026 For SENIOR SOLOISTS section the competition includes three rounds. 1st Round (pre selection) via video. The First Prize winner will be awarded with a tour of 6 chamber music concerts, overall value €10,000, offered by NUOVOIMAIE of Rome, € 1.500,00 cash & Buffet-Crampon professional clarinet. Online registration. Total Awards over € 20.000. More details on the official website. Main sponsor Buffet-Crampon and support by Daddario Woodwinds, Gleichweit, Paulus&Schuler, Henle