The Absolute First Prize was awarded to the Finnish group Milonga Del Norte and the Critical Prize to the Russian group Ensemble Anima, in particular to the singer Saule Iskakova for her special voice.

Great interest in the internationally renowned guests that were a delightful accompaniment to the shows that took place on 23th and 24th September in the Municipal Theater in Casale Monferrato: Peter Soave (Italian-American concert performer, judged as one of the best bandoneonist in the world), Nando de Luca (pianist), the Espace Temps (French saxophonist quartet), Paolo Agosta (singer-songwriter and arranger), M° Mario Marzi (the first saxophonist at Milan's La Scala Theater), Maria Rivas (important Venezuelan singer-songwriter), Paride Pandolfo (opera singer), Aldemaro Romero (singer-songwriter and arranger) that was asked to accompany the two singer-songwriter Maria Rivas and L’Aura during the performances of two his songs, Alberto De Meis (violinist), Jaime Martinez (Venezuelan oboist, Caracas Municipal Orchestra Leader), L’Aura (singer-songwriter) and, from Romania, the Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra, conducted by M° Roberto Salvalaio.