International Bottesini Competition

Registration Form for Adult Applicants (18+)

ATTENTION!

IBC 2026 is open to double bassists of any nationality who, during the week of the competition, are no older than 34 years of age - that is, born on or after October 26, 1991.

I declare that I have read and understand the above

I declare that I have read and understood the Announcement of Competition

Biographical data:

Surname *

First name *

Date of birth *

Age during contest week *

Place of birth *

Nationality *

Italian Tax Code or country identification code *

Residential address:

Address *

City *

Province *

ZIP *

Country *

Phone *

E-mail *

Bank details to which any prize can be credited:

Bank details (IBAN, SWIFT/BIC, other) *

Enter the following materials here:

CV (maximum 2 pages)*

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ID*

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Photo*

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YouTube video link *

Bill of payment*

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Warning! As per the regulations, under no circumstances can the registration fee be returned

Musical Programme - First round - Online phase:

First piece *

Musical Programme - Second round:

G. Sollima “The Atlas Syndrome” (Capriccio for Solo Double Bass), 2026
Candidates can purchase and download the sheet music at the following link: https://www.ricercareeditions.com/giovanni-sollimas-works/p/adfnsdlfil.

Giovanni Bottesini — Elegia No. 1 in Re
(International Music Company, Recital Music, Ricordi, Yorke Edition)

Piece *

Musical Programme - Third round:

First piece *

Second piece *

Musical Programme - Semifinal:

Giovanni Bottesini — Grande Allegro di Concerto
(Deutscher Verlag für Musik, International Music Company)

Piece *

Musical Programme - Final round:

Giovanni Bottesini — Concerto No. 2 in Si minore
(LIM, Yorke Edition)

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