Extraordinary night at the eve of the great concert at the Guildhall with Simon Zhu and the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by sir Antonio Pappano.

At the italian Embassy in London, the notice of the 58th competition has benn announced.

Application deadline is 11 February 2025.
 

After institutional greetings by the Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, Inigo Lambertini, and Deputy Mayor of Genoa, Pietro Piciocchi, the event took place as follows

The “Premio Paganini” in London: Presentation of the project by the President of the “Premio Paganini”, Prof. Giovanni Panebianco

The 58th International Violin Competition “Premio Paganini”, presentation by the Artistic Director, Maestro Nicola Bruzzo

Greetings from the President of the Jury of the 58th Competition, Maestro Uto Ughi (via videoconference)

Exclusive preview of the official video of the 58th Competition, presented by Councillor Barbara Grosso

Ceremony for the awarding of the title “Paganini Ambassador” to: Inigo Lambertini, Irene Cervellera, Melania Rizzoli, and Federica Tittarelli.

Musical performance by Simon Zhu

Q&A with the press