Prueba semifinal

The preliminary rounds of the 72nd Maria Canals International Piano Competition of Barcelona will take place from March 7 to 14, 2026, in the Petit Palau del Palau de la Música Catalana. The best young pianists from around the world will compete to qualify for the Final Round and perform in the Concert Hall of the Palau de la Música Catalana, accompanied by the Joven Orquesta Nacional de Cataluña under the baton of Manel Valdivieso. Only the 6 best contestants will advance to the Semifinal (March 14), in which they must perform a free repertoire of 50 minutes, including at least one work by a Spanish composer. Additionally, contestants accepted in the 72nd Maria Canals Competition, during all rounds and according to the Regulations, are required to include a work by a female composer, as well as two Spanish works, of which at least one must be by a Catalan composer or composer.