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Concorso Bottesini 9th edition 21 - 27 October 2024, Crema (Italy)
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Concorso Bottesini


È allo strumentista, compositore e direttore d’orchestra cremasco Giovanni Bottesini – il quale nell’Ottocento, con le sue geniali soluzioni tecniche, seppe far assurgere uno strumento “di spall

a” come il contrabbasso alla dignità di interprete solista – che si intitola il Concorso internazionale per contrabbassisti “Giovanni Bottesini”: una manifestazione musicale praticamente unica nel suo genere e, come dimostrato dalle sue diverse edizioni, seguita e apprezzata a livello mondiale. Ogni tre anni esso riunisce a Crema giovani ma già esperti esecutori delle più diverse nazionalità, desiderosi di sottoporsi al vaglio della giuria internazionale di virtuosi presieduta dal maestro Franco Petracchi. Il severo programma da predisporre e le rigorose prove selettive culminano nel concerto finale che, con la proclamazione dei vincitori e l’assegnazione dei premi, costituisce una vera e propria consacrazione ufficiale per gli addetti ai lavori. Accanto alle audizioni ufficiali (aperte al pubblico a partire dalla seconda prova), il concorso prevede generalmente anche delle manifestazioni collaterali dedicate a Giovanni Bottesini o allo strumento che lo rese celebre: concerti sinfonici e cameristici, pubblicazioni di musica inedita, esposizioni di strumenti antichi e moderni.

Every note tells a story. ✨  was filled with music, passion, and unforgettable moments.This video takes us back through ...
22/05/2026

Every note tells a story. ✨
was filled with music, passion, and unforgettable moments.
This video takes us back through some of the highlights of a truly special edition. 🎻

And now, the journey continues: applications for the 10th edition of IBC are officially open.
👉 From October 19–25.

🗓 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2
🔗APPLY NOW: https://www.bottesinicompetition.it/iscrizione-ibc/

Music: Orchestra Bottesini, Enrico Fagone
Video: Sara Rosati

October 21–27, 2024, Crema and CremonaThe music featured in the video, W.A. Mozart’s “Lucio Sille Overture, K. 135 – molto allegro,” is performed by the Bott...

The Associazione Musicale Giovanni Bottesini continues its commitment to promoting and celebrating the legacy of Giovann...
20/05/2026

The Associazione Musicale Giovanni Bottesini continues its commitment to promoting and celebrating the legacy of Giovanni Bottesini, engaging younger generations through the Bottesini Educational project. 🎼

Last night, the students of the “Dante Alighieri” Middle School staged an intense and engaging theatrical performance, able to portray Bottesini in all his facets.

A beautiful example of how culture, local heritage, and young people can come together on stage. 👏

Go leave a like and support these talented young performers! ❤️

18/05/2026

“The Atlas Syndrome” (Capriccio for Solo Double Bass), the new work composed by Maestro giovanni_sollima for auditions, is now available. 🤩

We invite all double bass players to visit our website and access the score through Ricercare Editions to begin preparing for the auditions.

But The Atlas Syndrome is not only the required piece for the competition: it is also a precious new contribution that Maestro Sollima offers to the entire double bass community, enriching the contemporary repertoire of this extraordinary instrument.

🎻 Available now: https://www.ricercareeditions.com/giovanni-sollimas-works/p/adfnsdlfil

Don’t miss the chance to be part of IBC 2026.
Apply now and make your mark: you could be the next standout performer.
🔗: https://www.bottesinicompetition.it/iscrizione-ibc/
🗓 Deadline: September 2

Enrico Fagone

🎻✨ IBC 2026: Applications are now open!Applications are officially open for the 10th edition of IBC – an important miles...
06/05/2026

🎻✨ IBC 2026: Applications are now open!

Applications are officially open for the 10th edition of IBC – an important milestone we’re celebrating with exciting new developments.

🌍 This year, the competition is open to double bass players from all over the world aged 16 to 34: a significant change that broadens opportunities for young international talents.
📄 The official Announcement with all the details is now online.

Ten editions, a story of growth, and a vision always looking ahead.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of IBC 2026.
Apply now and make your mark: you could be the next standout performer.
🔗: https://www.bottesinicompetition.it/iscrizione-ibc/
🗓 Deadline: September 2

Associazione Musicale Giovanni Bottesini

29/04/2026

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Concorso Bottesini Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino Orchestra Bottesini

Buona Pasqua! 🐣🌿🎶
03/04/2026

Buona Pasqua! 🐣🌿🎶

Auguriamo a tutti una serena Pasqua! 🎶🌷🕊

Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino
Concorso Bottesini
Cavalli Monteverdi Competition
Orchestra Bottesini

Foto: Sara Rosati

✨ The surprises aren’t over! ✨The musical program of the 10th edition of IBC is now online 🎶🎻 Double bass players, this ...
12/01/2026

✨ The surprises aren’t over! ✨
The musical program of the 10th edition of IBC is now online 🎶

🎻 Double bass players, this is your moment!
Discover the required repertoire by clicking the link and visiting our website: https://www.bottesinicompetition.it/en/ibc-2026/

👀 Stay tuned: we’ll be publishing the competition announcement and opening registrations very soon!

Photo: Sara Rosati

We had promised it: the 10th edition of IBC would truly be special 🤩giovanni_sollima, one of the greatest contemporary c...
09/01/2026

We had promised it: the 10th edition of IBC would truly be special 🤩
giovanni_sollima, one of the greatest contemporary cellists and composers - a true Bottesini of our time - has written an original piece that will be required of all candidates at the first live audition in Crema. 🎶🎻

A precious gift that deeply honors us and will help expand the global double bass repertoire, fully in line with the mission of our competition and our association: not only to celebrate and represent the legacy of Giovanni Bottesini, but also to foster the growth and evolution of the instrument’s repertoire.

Our most sincere thanks go to Giovanni Sollima for making this edition even more unique.

📣Stay tuned, the musical program of the 10th edition of IBC will be announced shortly!

📸: Alberto Panzani

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOTTESINI! Today we celebrate the 204th anniversary of the genius who inspires our work every day and ma...
22/12/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOTTESINI!
Today we celebrate the 204th anniversary of the genius who inspires our work every day and many young double bassists around the world 🎻❤

Associazione Musicale Giovanni Bottesini

19/12/2025

🎄✨ Buon Natale!
Grazie per essere stati con noi anche in questo 2025 che ha dato spazio alla grande musica, ai giovani talenti e di raccontare e valorizzare il nostro patrimonio culturale ❤

Prima di salutarci per le feste, vi aspettiamo per un appuntamento speciale: il 23 dicembre l’Orchestra Bottesini, diretta dal M° Enrico Fagone, sarà sul palco del Teatro Valentino Garavani di Voghera per un concerto pensato per celebrare insieme la musica e la bellezza di questo periodo 🎶
Vi aspettiamo!

E ora… save the date 👇
📅 XII Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino, 20–26 luglio 2026
📅 X Concorso Bottesini – Crema, 19–25 ottobre 2026

Buone feste, con tanta musica e nuove emozioni ✨🎶

Orchestra Bottesini Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino Concorso Bottesini Cavalli Monteverdi Competition

🎉 IBC celebrates its 10th edition!The international double bass competition, dedicated to the most talented young double...
09/12/2025

🎉 IBC celebrates its 10th edition!
The international double bass competition, dedicated to the most talented young double bass players from around the world, is about to return.

📍 This year, Crema once again becomes the capital of the double bass 🎻
🗓️ Save the date: 19–25 October 2026

✨ It will be a special edition - one we can’t wait to celebrate together!

Associazione Musicale Giovanni Bottesini
Photo: Sara Rosati

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