Paolo Cassaniti (Italy) - Virtuoso Senior Round 2 - PIF Castelfidardo 2025

The 2025 Premio Internazionale della Fisarmonica (PIF) in Castelfidardo took place from September 10–14, marking the festival’s 50th anniversary. Held in Castelfidardo, Italy, the event featured a prestigious competition for soloists and ensembles, alongside concerts by international artists, under the artistic direction of Antonio Spaccarotella. Visit the Accordions Worldwide for more photos, video and results: http://www.accordions.news/PIF2025 VIRTUOSO SENIOR CATEGORY SOLOISTS WITH NO AGE LIMITS Two Rounds First round: Free choice program for a total duration of 15 minutes including at least: One or more published or unpublished compositions of the original literature for accordion relevant for character, style, aesthetics to the virtuosic category for accordion (variètè). One or more published or unpublished arrangements or transcriptions of the jazz, pop, world or classic repertoire, relevant for character, style, aesthetics to the virtuosic category for accordion (variètè). Second round: Competitors admitted to the second round must present a different program from the first round and not exceeding 8 minutes.