Dante 700 _ International Competition of Symphonic Composition Italy | Prato Posted 30 May 2025 Competitions Composer The Camerata Strumentale Città di Prato and the Florence Philharmonic Orchestra – la Filharmonie are announcing the third edition of the international competition for symphonic composition Dante 700 – “La dolce sinfonia di paradiso”. Scores shall draw inspiration from the Canto XXXIII of Paradise (Divine Comedy) with specific reference to verses 1-39, St. Bernard’s Prayer to the Virgin Mary; 115 132, the image of the Three Circles symbolizing the mystery of the Trinity and the Incarnation; 145, the celebrated line, «the Love that moves the sun and the other stars». The competition is open to composers of any nationality and is without age limit, who should compose a symphonic piece (optionally with solo voice and/or live electronics) of maximum 15 minutes duration. The jury includes the composers Anders Hillborg (Jury President), Silvia Colasanti, Mauro Montalbetti, Hugo Ticciati, Jonathan Webb, Alberto Batisti and Paolo Cognetti. From 12 Feb 2025 to 10 Oct 2025 VISIT WEBSITE
