Massimo Marin
Massimo Marin received his artistic training at the Turin Conservatory, where he taught for 37 years, and had a brilliant career that led him to achieve important successes: 1st Prize at the Vittorio Veneto National Competition (1974); 2nd Prize at the “Romanini” International Competition in Brescia (1979), etc. He has performed in numerous countries around the world, boasting a notable solo and chamber music repertoire that includes composers from the 17th century to the present day as well as first performances of contemporary composers.
He was concertmaster of major Italian orchestras and was invited by Claudio Abbado to collaborate with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. In Turin, he founded the Somis Ensemble in 1986 and, in the 1990s, the Turin section of the "Soli Deo Gloria" Ensemble, dedicated to sacred music.
He has also produced a substantial recording output with major labels. He has also taught at important national educational institutions such as the Accademia della Scala, the Accademia Perosi in Biella, the Fiesole School of Music, and others.
You've always spoken of a musical family, made up of violinists from different generations. So today we're all a bit orphaned, even though each of us carries with us so many treasures you've passed on to us...On a blank sheet of paper, without squares, in a matter of minutes you wrote by hand the most precise program of the essay, with extraordinary calligraphy and the most beautiful sense of proportion, an exemplary image of purity in complexity. We will all bear the signature of this Font Marin. Thank you Massimo, have a good trip wherever this last train takes you.
Laura Andriani
COMPETITION
International violin competition divided into Student categories and Violin Performance Competition, aimed at young violinists who are starting or already pursuing a concert career.
Students
5 Sections divided by technical level based on the program presented (with one mandatory piece chosen from the 3 proposed for each section) ALSO divided by age categories.
performance
International Violin Competition with two rounds, preliminary and final, aimed at young violinists performing as concert performers (CV required) divided into three age categories.
online
Online competition open to all candidates residing at least 500 kilometers from the competition venue.
THE FESTIVAL
In addition to the activities foreseen by the competition, the candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the MASSIMO MARIN festival, playing both as soloists and in the orchestra in public concerts, flash mobs and events in the city's clubs, and in informal places such as bars and supermarkets to bring as many people as possible closer to the initiative and spread the importance of music for growth and education, inclusion and the quality of life of all, which will take place from 19th to 22nd February.
The main objective will be to bring together children and young people, including those of different nationalities and those with disabilities, as well as the candidates, the public, and the residents of the city of Ciriè.
SPONSORS
THANKS TO:
THE MARIN COMPETITION AND THE MARTOGLIO FOUNDATION
The Massimo Marin Competition also offers growth and study opportunities to candidates who demonstrate significant skills despite facing challenges.
For the third consecutive year, the Mario and Ofelia Martoglio Foundation will support our competition with two €1,000 scholarships for the best candidates with disabilities.
Previous scholarships were won by Stefano Botti (2022), Marco Gambellini (2024) and Maria Vogogna (2024).
We would like to sincerely thank the Foundation for its collaboration and availability towards the Marin competition!
