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Grand Final of the 71st Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona
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The three finalists of the 71st edition of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona 2026 will each perform a piano concerto accompanied by the National Youth Orchestra of Catalonia, conducted by Manel Valdivieso.
Emotions will run high as these talented pianists showcase their excellence in a night that promises to be unforgettable. Get your ticket and enjoy an evening of extraordinary music and exceptional talent.
Each finalist will perform one of the following concertos:
L. V. BEETHOVEN: Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
F. CHOPIN: Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
R. SCHUMANN: Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
J. BRAHMS: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
P. TCHAIKOVSKY: Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
S. RACHMANINOFF: Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
S. RACHMANINOFF: Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
M. RAVEL: Concerto in G major
S. PROKOFIEV: Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
At the end of the evening, the winners of the Main Prizes will be announced, along with the winner of the Palau de la Música Catalana Prize, the Student Jury Prize, and the Audience Award.
Program and cast
Finalists of the 71st edition of the Maria canals Competition
Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya
Manuel Valdivieso, conducotr
The Palau de la Música Catalana
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An emblematic building of the Catalan Modernism, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Barcelona and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings.
We suggest you visit the Palau with experienced guides, to discover and The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of Art Nouveau architecture.
An emblematic building of the Catalan Modernism, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Barcelona and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings.
We suggest you visit the Palau with experienced guides, to discoverand experience its wonders: a whole world of surprises and refined details of Art Nouveau architecture.
Allow us to guide you round it and to show you and explain in a fun, enriching way its history, art and other curiosities that you can discover by joining us.
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