Where we are
Who can apply
From duo to quintet
Instrumental chamber ensembles of any nationality.
Average age ≤ 32
Calculated on the ensemble members at the date of the competition.
A classic in the programme
At least one work by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann or Brahms.
Original repertoire
All original for the line-up; transcriptions allowed only if by the composer.
Rounds and programme
Cagliari, Sala Carmen Melis
1 Jul – 15 Sep 2026
Video pre-selection
1 Jul – 15 Sep 2026
Video pre-selection
15–20 minutes of performance, free repertoire.
High-quality recording with a fixed camera, as in concert form: no breaks between movements, no effects and no post-production. The video must be uploaded to YouTube as “unlisted” and the link entered in the application form.
By 15 October 2026 the selected ensembles (maximum 16) will be announced on the website. The pre-selection is carried out by the Artistic Direction of the Prize and by members of the Jury.
Friday 11 December
First round
Friday 11 December
First round
15–20 minutes of performance, including a compulsory piece or movement from a work by Brahms or Schumann, where one exists for the line-up.
Saturday 12 December
Second round · live-streamed
Saturday 12 December
Second round · live-streamed
40–45 minutes of performance. *
Sunday 13 December
Third round in concert form · streamed
Sunday 13 December
Third round in concert form · streamed
Maximum 30 minutes of performance. *
* Compulsory piece for the second or third round: a work by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert, where one exists for the line-up.
General rules for all rounds
The repertoire must be original for the line-up, preferably complete works.
Pieces from the video pre-selection may be performed again live.
In the second or third round only one work already performed in previous rounds may be repeated.
The performers in Cagliari must be the same as in the video pre-selection.
Each ensemble hands the Jury a single photocopy of the scores performed in the live rounds.
Fees and application procedure
€ 80
per ensemble, for the video pre-selection
€ 40
per member of the ensembles admitted to the competition in Cagliari
Free accommodation
in fine apartments for the first five admitted ensembles, in order of registration. Offered by Right House srl.
1
Fill in the application form
From 10 am on 1 July to 11.59 pm on 15 September 2026, completed in full and with the video link. Forms sent before the opening are not considered.
2
Attach documents and receipt
ID document of each member and receipt of the € 80 payment to Associazione Archivio Eggmann.
IBAN IT67Z0101504812000070833909
3
Admitted ensembles only: by 25 October
Payment of € 40 per member to the same account, sending the receipt to premio.giangrandieggmann@gmail.com.
Key dates
By 15 October announcement of the ensembles selected for the Cagliari stage (max 16).
By 20 November the first-round schedule is sent by email.
The second and third rounds are recorded and broadcast live or deferred on the Prize’s channels, with the authorisation given in the application form and without fee.
Application form
With attachments
Applications for the 2026 edition are closed. The form will reopen with the next call.