Jordi Albelda
Violin
Orchestra Conductor · Pedagogue
Born in Alzira (Valencia), where he began studying violin, clarinet and piano. Since 1992 he has conducted the Orchestra of the Andorra la Vella Music Institute.
Cambra Romànica International Competition
8th Edition · April 18-19, 2026 · Canillo, Andorra
Dates
April 18-19, 2026
Location
Palau de Gel, Canillo
Registration closed
The registration for the competition is now closed. Stay tuned for information about the participants and the program.
About the competition
The Cambra Romànica International Competition is a gathering of chamber music ensembles from all nationalities that seeks to promote musical practice while fostering the musical and interpretive culture of young people.
It will celebrate its 8th edition on April 18-19, 2026 at the Auditorium of the Palau de Gel* in Canillo, Andorra.
The competition is aimed at instrumental and/or vocal chamber ensembles. Groups of 2 to 8 members may participate, with no age limitations.
*In case the Auditorium is not available, the event will be moved to the PERECAUS Sociocultural Center in the same town.
Competition organization
The AMICS DEL CAMBRA ROMÀNICA association is responsible for organizing the Cambra Romànica International Competition, as well as resolving any questions or issues that may arise.
Participants
Over the coming days, we will be presenting all the information about every participant.
Jury
The jury will be composed of relevant figures from the world of performance and pedagogy of Andorran and international chamber music. Its composition will be announced prior to the competition.
The jury's decision is final.
Rosalía Gómez Lasheras
Piano
Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya
Pianist, historical keyboardist and researcher born in Santiago de Compostela. Winner of the Young Pianist Foundation Competition in Amsterdam, she currently teaches Chamber Music at ESMUC.
Carjez Gerretsen
Clarinet
Paris Mozart Orchestra
Born in the Netherlands, Carjez Gerretsen chose the clarinet as his means of expression. A graduate of the CNSMD in Lyon and Paris, he has been principal clarinet of the Paris Mozart Orchestra since 2016.
Schedule
Stay tuned to discover all the event schedules!
Categories
Three categories are established according to the age of the participants
Piccolo
Piccolo Category
Free registration
Participants born from 01/01/2012 onwards, inclusive.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: Diploma and gift
- 2nd Prize: Diploma and gift
- Audience Prize
Base
Base Category
Registration: €20 per group
Participants born between 01/01/2008 and 31/12/2011, both inclusive.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: €400 + diploma + concert option/s*
- 2nd Prize: €200 + diploma + concert option/s*
- Audience Prize
*Option of offering one or more concerts if the jury and organization deem it appropriate
Avançada
Advanced Category
Registration: €60 per group
Participants born before 31/12/2007, inclusive.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: €3,000 + diploma + concert offer (separately remunerated)
- 2nd Prize GrandValira: €1,000 + diploma + concert offer option (separately remunerated)
- 3rd Prize: €500 + diploma
- Audience Prize
Audience Prize
The Audience Prize will be noted on the winner's diploma. All prizes will be subject to legally established withholdings. The jury reserves the right to declare any prize void. Likewise, it may award "ex aequo" any of them, in which case the prize amount will be divided equally.
* The Amics del Cambra Romànica association and the Escola Harmonia of Escaldes-Engordany will collaborate to offer a joint concert by the winners (of similar categories) of the Cambra Romànica International Competition and the Young Musical Performers Competition. The concerts will not be remunerated, but the Cambra Romànica association will cover accommodation for one night for the ensemble. Date(s) and location(s) to be defined between Andorra and Catalonia.
Competition phases
Eliminatory Phase
Saturday, April 18, 2026
According to the order established by the organization, contestants will perform a freely chosen program as per registration, not exceeding 12 minutes in duration.
All three categories participate: Piccolo, Base, and Advanced. The Piccolo category will only perform in this phase.
The performance order and schedule will be decided by the organization and communicated after the registration deadline, along with other instructions for participants.
Final Phase
Sunday, April 19, 2026
It will take place in the morning, first the Base category and then the Advanced category. Finalists must perform a freely chosen program not exceeding 15 minutes in duration.
The performance order and schedule will be decided by the jury.
Registration
Registration finalized
The registration period has ended. The list of participants and competition schedule will be published soon.