From 13 to 23 July 2025, the village of Torchiara (SA), immersed in the hills of the Cilento National Park, hosts one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer: the Cilento International Music Festival & Competition 2025. An event that combines training, entertainment and competition, aimed at professional musicians, advanced students and young international talents.
- A Festival of Music, Culture and Nature
- 🎻 Masterclasses: training, discussion, and artistic growth
- The International Competition
- 👩🏫 Teachers and Artists: a highly experienced team
- Accommodation and Local Agreements
- Side Events and Artistic Atmosphere
- Participation Methods
- 🎙️ AgeofAudio is the Official Partner of the Festival
- 🎼 Much more than a festival
A Festival of Music, Culture and Nature
The beating heart of the festival will be the Baronial Palace De Conciliis, a historic residence that will welcome masterclasses, evening concerts, thematic conferences and the international competition. The initiative was born with the aim of offering a complete training experience, immersed in a unique natural and cultural setting.
(I.e. Masterclasses: training, comparison and artistic growth
Participants will have access to intensive courses designed to enhance their musical path, both technically and interpretatively. The masterclasses, held by top-level teachers, will offer a unique opportunity to work closely with established musicians, receive personalized feedback and compare different teaching approaches.
Available disciplines include:
Violin
Pianoforte
Purple
Flute
Guitar
Chamber Music
Orchestra Conducting
In addition to individual lessons, there will be moments of collective listening, open rehearsals and the possibility of being selected to perform in the evening concerts of the Festival.
Three formulas are available, designed to adapt to the needs of each musician:
Full Package (10 days): 5 individual lessons + full board + competition
One Week (7 days): 4 lessons + optional stay
Smart (2 days): 2 individual lessons
All students will have dedicated piano support and, for some classes, the extraordinary opportunity to work with theFestival Orchestra, a true orchestral laboratory for soloists and conductors.
The International Competition
Open to musicians of all nationalities and levels, the Cilento International Competition It is divided into five categories:
Category A: Instrumentalists up to 18 years old
Category B: Instrumentalists over 18 years old
Category C: Soloists with orchestra
Category D: Orchestra conductors
Category E: Chamber music
The winners will receive diplomas, special awards and the opportunity to perform in the Gala Concert of July 22nd with the Festival Orchestra.
👩🏫 Teachers and Artists: a highly experienced team
The value of a festival is also measured by the quality of those who bring it to life. The Cilento International Music Festival & Competition 2025 hosts a teaching staff made up of musicians, teachers and conductors with recognized national and international experience. Each teacher offers not only technique and method, but also vision, passion and a network of connections that can become fundamental for the growth of the participants.
Among the protagonists of this edition:
- Luciano Tortorelli (Guitar) – Teacher at the “G. Martucci” Conservatory of Salerno
- Mark Taio (Guitar) – Professor at the “G. Verdi” Conservatory in Milan
- Leonardo Taio (Violin and Viola) – Currently in masterclass in Vienna
- Jin Wang (Conducting) – Internationally active conductor
- Carlo Maria Parazzoli (Violin) – First violin, Stradivari Orchestra
- Mark Grisanti (Chamber Music / Piano) – Teacher at the Conservatory of Campobasso
- Mauro Tortorelli (Violin) – Teacher at the Conservatory of Cosenza
- Rebecca Taio (Flute and Cello) – Artist Brilliant Classics
A precious opportunity to come into direct contact with professionals who live the Italian and European music scene on a daily basis, and to receive concrete stimuli on both an artistic and personal level.
Accommodation and Local Agreements
Thanks to agreements with local facilities, participants will be able to enjoy discounted rates:
Single rooms from €50/night
Double/triple rooms from €30 to €40/night
Full meals at €25/day (drinks not included)
Shuttle service also available upon reservation.
Side Events and Artistic Atmosphere
The Festival also offers:
Evening concerts open to the public
Conferences on musical themes
Guided excursions in Cilento
Meetings between musicians, teachers and the public
A perfect mix between music, art and territory, designed to stimulate creativity and cultural exchange.
Participation Methods
Registration for the courses and the competition is open until 7 ° July 2025. Those who choose the Full Package must send the receipt of stay by June 13, 2025.
Online registration: tinyurl.com/cimfestival
Email: cilentofest@gmail.com
🎙️ AgeofAudio is Official Partner of the Festival
AgeofAudio, an online music magazine dedicated to the culture of sound and musical dissemination, is proud to be the official partner of the Cilento International Music Festival & Competition 2025. For years we have been telling the story of music in all its forms: exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis of instruments and technologies, focus on emerging artists and music education. Our goal is to enhance talent and promote opportunities for discussion and professional growth in the Italian and international music scene. Supporting an event like the Cilento International Music Festival means sharing essential values: quality training, cultural exchange, artistic excellence and connection between territories and generations.
(I.e. Much more than a festival
Il Cilento International Music Festival & Competition 2025 is not just a musical event, but an all-round educational and human experience. A place where study, discussion and inspiration meet, giving life to an authentic growth path. What makes it unique are the relationships that are created: between young musicians who share intense days of music and discoveries; with internationally renowned teachers, ready to transmit technique, vision and passion; and with the public, involved in concerts and collective moments experienced up close. In the heart of Cilento, between nature and culture, the festival becomes a crossroads of generations and musical sensibilities. A concrete opportunity to imagine — and start building — your own artistic future, starting from quality, listening and sharing.
Antonio Campeglia
