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
32 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, Fondazione Passadore and Barilla – Fondazione Munus
€ 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
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Latest Past Events
Final Concert and Award Ceremony
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, ParmaThe Final Concert will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma. The awards ceremony will follow at the end of the concert.
Final Stage 2
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, ParmaOn September 5 and 6, 2025, the final stage with orchestra will take place at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma. During these sessions, the three finalists will be evaluated by the International Jury. These rehearsals will be open to the public.
Final Stage 1
Auditorium Paganini Via Toscana 5/A, ParmaOn 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.
