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.
