Signature by Michele Mangani - PIF 2026 Premio Finale Test Piece with Orchestra - MIDI + Score

Signature by Michele Mangani was commissioned by PIF Castelfidardo for the final round test piece of the PREMIO Category. The work will be premiered by the three finalists with the Orchestra of the Conservatory Rossini of Pesaro conducted by the composer Michele Mangani for the final round of the PREMIO Category at the Teatro Astra, Castelfidardo, Italy. The 2026 PIF (Premio Internazionale della Fisarmonica) Castelfidardo will be the 51st anniversary edition of the international accordion competition and festival, held September 9-13, 2026 in Castelfidardo, Italy with Cesare Chiacchiaretta as Artistic Director. 00:00 - Introduction to work from composer - Michele Mangani 01:53 - Signature - PIF 2026 Concerto Finale 09:20 - Cadenza 10:27 - Reprise Michele Mangani is one of Italy’s most prolific contemporary composers for wind band and symphonic band, with more than 1,200 compositions to his name and over 600 published works performed worldwide by leading soloists, orchestras and military bands. His music is regularly selected as compulsory repertoire for international competitions, and he is frequently invited to serve as a jury member and competition president. Mangani is Artistic Director of the Wind Orchestra of Marche, Artistic Director of the Academy of the Cappella Musicale del SS. Sacramento in Urbino, and Vice Director and Professor at the Conservatory “Gioachino Rossini” in Pesaro. PIF Website - https://www.pifcastelfidardo.it/?lang=en Rules for PIF 2026 - https://www.pifcastelfidardo.it/rules... Accordion Score - https://www.pifcastelfidardo.it/wp-co... Interview, MIDI file and score courtesy of PIF Castelfidardo. Visit the Accordions Worldwide for more photos, video and results from PIF 2025: http://www.accordions.news/PIF2025"