The 53rd International Violin Competition Premio Paganini will be held between 15 and 26 September 2010 in Genoa.

Violinists of all nationalities, duly registered, born between 15 September 1994 and 26 September 1980 are eligible to participate in the competition. The application form (Form A) together with the required documents must be posted by 30 April 2010.

Starting from the day before registration and for the time they remain in the competition, participants will be offered free lodging at the accommodation facilities selected by the Competition Secretariat, together with a daily meal ticket.

Prizes to be awarded are: First Prize: Premio Paganini e25,000; Second Prize: e10,000, and Third Prize: e5.000. The other finalists will receive e1,500 each.

For further information, please contact: Segreteria Concorso Internazionale di Violino Premio Paganini, Fondazione Teatro Carlo Felice, Passo E. Montale 4, I – 16121, Genova. Tel. +39 010 5381314, Fax +39 010 5381395,website: www.carlofelice.it; email: [email protected]