Piano à Collioure

Piano à Collioure: Pianistic Excellence on the Mediterranean Coast

Since 2009, the Piano à Collioure festival has celebrated the art of piano in the enchanting setting of the "City of Painters". Organized by the association "Les Amis d'Alain Marinaro", in partnership with the City of Collioure, this annual event brings together great performers and young talents united by their passion for the piano.

The International Piano Competition

The centerpiece of the festival, the International Piano Competition, welcomes young pianists under 26 years old from all over the world. The auditions take place over three days at the Cultural Center, followed by the final. The jury is composed of five high-level professionals, chaired by Daniel Tosi, composer and conductor, former director of the Perpignan Conservatory. The laureates receive the Grand Prix Alain Marinaro, named after the festival's founder.

Recitals and Concerts

Alongside the competition, the festival offers recitals by renowned pianists in the intimate atmosphere of the Collioure Cultural Center. These evenings allow the public to discover or rediscover the piano repertoire in all its diversity, from classical to contemporary.