About

The XVIII “Paços’ Premium” International Music Competition – 2025, which will cover the categories of Guitar, Trumpet, Clarinet and Piano, will take place from the 27th of June to the 6th of July 2025, at Dr. Arménio Carvalho Auditorium of Paços de Brandão Music Academy (AMPB). The competition is geared to students in various levels of specialized artistic musical education: beginners, elementary, secondary and advanced.

This competition is held annually.

Goals

The goals of this competition include fostering the study of music, promoting learning exchanges among students from various schools and nationalities, encouraging students to achieve new levels of performance, and developing a taste for classical music.

Organizing Committee

The competition’s organizing committee comprises the AMPB’s String, Wind and Keyboard Departments, under the artistic direction of Teacher Alexandra Trindade (President of Pedagogical Direction).