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One of the most important areas of the Campos do Jordão Festival, the pedagogical module has received the highest number of applications in the past decade. A total of 653 candidates applied, approaching the record set in 2014, when 673 young musicians took part in the selection process. With the exception of the period when the COVID-19 pandemic imposed restrictions on group activities, the average number of applicants in other years was around 450.
The pedagogical module is responsible for the intensive training of around 140 young musicians each year. Over the course of a month, participants attend lessons, masterclasses, and orchestral and chamber music rehearsals under the guidance of leading figures from the Brazilian and international music scenes. In addition to the immersive study experience, students also perform in concerts held in São Paulo and Campos do Jordão. All participants receive a scholarship to cover expenses, with the amount varying according to the student’s city of origin. Throughout the program, a jury selects the winner of the Eleazar de Carvalho Prize, who is awarded a scholarship to pursue further studies at a foreign institution of their choice. In addition to the grand prize, honorable mentions and other opportunities are also awarded.
The 55th edition of the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival is sponsored by Sabesp, Itaú, Yelum Seguradora, and Toyota, with support from UNISA, Minalba, and CAS Tecnologia, through the Federal Law for Cultural Incentives and the Paulo Gustavo Law. Media Partner: *Folha de S.Paulo*. Institutional Support: Emesp Tom Jobim and the Municipality of Campos do Jordão. Organized by Fundação Osesp and the Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Federal Government – Union and Reconstruction.

The 55th edition of the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival will take place from July 5 to August 3, featuring 76 free performances—spanning music and dance—across eight stages in the cities of Campos do Jordão and São Paulo. Established as the largest classical music festival in Latin America, the event is organized by the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries of the State of São Paulo and by Fundação Osesp.
The Festival presents renowned ensembles such as the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp), the São Paulo State Youth Orchestra (Ojesp), the Experimental Repertoire Orchestra, and the Youth Orchestra of the Tatuí Conservatory. The programs include works by Strauss, Rachmaninov, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky, as well as Brazilian composers like Villa-Lobos and Pixinguinha. In addition to orchestral concerts, the Festival features chamber music, jazz, and the Jornada Paulista de Dança (São Paulo Dance Showcase), further enriching its schedule.
Performances will be held at traditional venues in Campos do Jordão, such as the Claudio Santoro Auditorium, the Boa Vista Palace Chapel, and Capivari Park, along with the return of the Dr. Além Cultural Center to the program. In São Paulo, concerts will be hosted at Sala São Paulo, the Osesp Choir Room, Estação Motiva Cultural, and Mackenzie. This edition also marks the launch of the Anna Laura Prize for Early Music (PALMA), which highlights historically informed performances.
“The Campos do Jordão Winter Festival is a symbol of our State’s cultural vitality. By bringing together great artists, supporting new generations through scholarships, and building audiences through free access, the Festival reaffirms our commitment to a vibrant, diverse, and accessible culture. It is a celebration of artistic excellence aligned with transformative public policy,” says Marilia Marton, Secretary of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries of the State of São Paulo.
Admission is free, with tickets available for reservation on the website starting five days before each performance (at Claudio Santoro Auditorium, Sala São Paulo, and Estação Motiva Cultural). There is also a limited number of tickets available for in-person pickup at the venues, one hour before the concerts. At São Pedro Apóstolo Chapel and Dr. Além Cultural Center, tickets are distributed in person one hour before the concerts.
The 55th edition of the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival is sponsored by Sabesp, Itaú, Yelum Seguradora, and Toyota, with support from UNISA, Minalba, and CAS Tecnologia, through the Federal Law for Cultural Incentives and the Paulo Gustavo Law. Media Partner: *Folha de S.Paulo*. Institutional Support: Emesp Tom Jobim and the Municipality of Campos do Jordão. Organized by Fundação Osesp and the Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Federal Government – Union and Reconstruction.

The Anna Laura Prize for Early Music – PALMA aims to recognize and promote performances by young Brazilian musicians dedicated to the repertoire spanning from the Middle Ages to the mid-18th century, using historically informed performance techniques and stylistic conventions.

Early music ensembles with a minimum of two and a maximum of 12 members, with an average age of up to 30 years, are eligible to apply for PALMA. Groups may be composed exclusively of modern instruments, exclusively of period instruments, or a mix of both. They may be entirely instrumental, exclusively vocal, or a combination of instruments and voices.

Applications open on June 4 and must be submitted via an online form.

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AWARDS

Following the evaluation by a jury composed of internationally renowned early music specialists – Derek Tam, Jesse Rodin, Maria Cristina Kiehr, Rosana Lanzelotte, and Veerle Declerck – the top three ensembles will be awarded as follows:

• 1st place: R$ 10,000.00 + recital at the Campos do Jordão Festival
• 2nd place: R$ 5,000.00 + recital at the Campos do Jordão Festival
• 3rd place: R$ 3,000.00 + recital at the Campos do Jordão Festival

In addition to the virtual pre-selection stages, the semifinal, final, and awards ceremony will take place in person, either in São Paulo or Campos do Jordão, between July 16 and 20.

The Anna Laura Prize for Early Music – PALMA is a joint initiative by Associação Anna Laura, Fundação Osesp, and the Government of the State of São Paulo through the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries. PALMA is a parallel activity of the 55th Campos do Jordão Winter Festival.