Marbella to Host Tenth International Music Festival in September
Marbella will host the tenth edition of the International Music Festival from September 5 to 12. The festival will feature the Cycle of Classical Concerts (from the 7th to the 12th at various locations), where world-renowned artists will showcase their art, virtuosity, and passion. Additionally, there will be a high-level competition for young pianists up to 35 years old from around the world held at the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving. The competition, directed by Michael Davidov, stands out in the classical music sector for its transparency, with judges providing immediate feedback on each performance and open voting and deliberations to the public and contestants. The competition will begin on the 5th with the first elimination round, followed by the semifinal on the 6th and the final on the 7th. Prizes include the ‘Ciudad de Marbella’ first prize of 3,000 euros, the ‘Ramón Coll’ second prize of 1,500 euros, the ‘Delia Steinberg’ third prize of 750 euros, and a public prize with no monetary reward.