Maria Canals
International
Piano Competition
Palau de la Música Catalana
71st edition 2026
15.03 — 26.03.2026
15
March
2026
March 15 - March 17
The First round of the 71st edition of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition will take place on March 15, 16 and 17 at the Petit Palau. Morning sessions begin […]
19
March
2026
March 19 - March 20
The Second round of the 71st edition of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition will take place on March 19 and 20 at the Petit Palau. Morning sessions begin at […]
22
March
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Semifinal of the 71st edition of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition will take place on March 22 at the Petit Palau. Morning sessions begin at 10h, and afternoon […]
25
March
2026
All day
The Grand Final of the 71st edition of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition will take place on March 25 at 20h in the Concert Hall. During this day, the […]
Second edition of the Superpowers project!
We invite you to discover how the second edition of the Superpowers project unfolded. The project is promoted by the Maria Canals Competition together with the Sifu Foundation and ESMUC, with the collaboration of the Banc Sabadell Foundation.
Over the course of four months, a string quartet with piano—made up of ESMUC students and musicians with disabilities—prepared a classical repertoire centered around the theme of night, through weekly rehearsals, under the supervision of Albert Gumí, Rosalía Gómez, and Guillem León. The rehearsals culminated in two concerts held in Barcelona and Córdoba.
"As a musician and as a neurodivergent person, music is the best inclusive medium!"
"The 70 years of the Maria Canals competition are a small miracle that would not have been possible without the collaboration and enthusiasm of many individuals, organizations, companies, and public institutions."
"Being part of this family in this new stage is a true honor, as this competition and the city of Barcelona have always held a very special place in my career. It is a pleasure to contribute to the development of new talent and to strengthen the Maria Canals Competition as an international benchmark."
"Being a facilitator at Maria Canals is an enriching and transformative experience, which has allowed me to meet wonderful people of different ages and conditions."
"The Maria Canals Competition is more than just a competition because of the human connection it creates."
"Maria Canals has given me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and build connections, with pianists and jurors, as well as professionals and colleagues, enriching me both personally and professionally."
"The great prize of the Maria Canals is to help young talents fulfill their dream"
“After winning the competition, many doors opened for me, allowing me to take a leap forward in my professional career. Without a doubt, the prize marked a turning point in my life.”
"Hosting contestants and acting as facilitator and volunteer, an honor and a pleasure!"
"Maria Canals was a visionary woman who knew how to surround herself with many people who helped make the competition possible."
"The MCB allows great experiences for young pianists to show their talent with the activities it organizes."
"The Maria Canals volunteers, through their music, help humanize hospitals and make the stay of children and their families more pleasant."
"We have contributed not just a grain of sand, but a whole dune of love for music."
"It is just as important to help people who lack basic necessities as it is to support those who stand out for their talent and effort."
With the main sponsorship of:
With the sponsorship of:
