In memory of the greatest conductor of all time, La Toscanini promotes talented young conductors with an International Conducting Competition named after him. This 12th edition falls on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Arturo Toscanini Orchestra.
The candidates
25 years old
28 years old
30 years old
27 years old
34 years old
29 years old
34 years old
26 years old
33 years old
31 years old
33 years old
32 years old
The 12th Edition jury
President - Fondazione Arturo Toscanini (Arturo Toscanini Foundation)
Vice-President - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera
China NCPA Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Het Concertgebouw
Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España
prizes
€ 20,000
and a symphonic concert with
the Arturo Toscanini Philharmonic Orchestra
offered by Rotary Club Parma Est and Fondazione Passadore
€ 10,000
offered by Frigomeccanica
and Bonatti
€ 5,000
offered by La Giovane
€ 2,000
ORCHESTRA PRIZE
offered by La Toscanini
€ 1,000
“Emanuela di Castelbarco”
PUBLIC PRIZE
offered by Verdissime.com
follow the programme
First elimination stage
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, Parma, ItalyDuring the first elimination stage of the Toscanini Competition, which will take place from 31 August to 2 September 2025, the twelve selected competitors will be given one hour each to conduct and lead the assigned repertoire in a rehearsal with the orchestra.
Second Stage
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, Parma, ItalyThe Second Stage of the competition - open to the public - will take place on 3 and 4 September 2025 at
Final Stage
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, Parma, ItalyOn 5 and 6 September 2025, rehearsal sessions with the orchestra will be held at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma. During these sessions, the 3 finalist candidates will be assessed by the International Jury. This rehearsal will be open to the public.
Final Concert and Award Ceremony
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, Parma, ItalyThere will be a Final Concert on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 5 p.m. at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma, followed by
