MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2027
From 29th March to 4th April (Live & Online)
Application deadline 1st March
Venue: St. Philip's Church, Senglea
Categories & Programmes:
Young Children Voices
- Age Limit -
Open to young singers aged 12 years and under (born in 2014 or later).
- Repertoire -
Participants are required to perform two songs appropriate to their age and vocal development.
The repertoire may be performed with a pianist/accompanist or an appropriate backing track.
Junior Voices
- Age Limit -
Open to young singers aged 13 to 16 years (born between 2010 and 2013, inclusive).
- Repertoire -
Participants are required to perform two contrasting pieces appropriate to their age
and vocal development, with piano accompaniment.
Young Professionals
- Age Limit -
Open to singers aged 17 to 23 years (born between 2003 and 2009, inclusive).
- Repertoire -
Participants are required to perform:
One Art Song, German Lied, French Mélodie, or equivalent vocal work
by a European composer, selected from any historical period,
including repertoire traditionally classified as Arie Antiche.
One aria selected from the lyric opera, operetta, cantata,
oratorio, or vocal repertoire of any historical period,
to be performed in the original key and in the original language of the work.
Senior Professionals
- Age Limit -
Female candidates: 24 to 37 years of age (born between 1989 and 2002, inclusive).
Male candidates: 24 to 40 years of age (born between 1986 and 2002, inclusive).
- Repertoire -
Participants are required to perform:
One Art Song, German Lied, French Mélodie, or equivalent vocal work
by a European composer, selected from any historical period,
including repertoire traditionally classified as Arie Antiche.
One aria selected from the lyric opera, operetta, cantata, oratorio,
or vocal repertoire of any historical period,
to be performed in the original key and in the original language of the work.
Performance Requirements
Singing from memory is required for all repertoire, except for selected Oratorio, Cantata,
and particularly demanding Art Song repertoire,
for which the use of a score may be permitted at the discretion of the Jury.
Click here to download Application form for Solo Singing
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age: Birth certificate, Passport or ID card
High resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
For applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please submit your application with documents required to:
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way
Please read our terms & conditions
Fees:
Young Children Voices & Junior Voices - 50 euros
Young Professionals - 60 euros
Senior Professionals - 70 euros
To pay for your Category click here >
AWARDS
Laureate* Prize - Young Children Voices & Junior Voices -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2028
Laureate Prize - Young Professionals -
- free participation at Masterclass 2028 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize - Senior Professionals -
- Recital at Malta International Piano Festival 2028
First Prize - from 95 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 90 to 94,99 points
Third Prize - from 85 to 89,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 85 points
Award for the most successful professor
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the best performance of contemporary piece
Young Children Voices & Junior Voices:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
Young Professionals:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
Senior Professionals:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points