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International Saulius Sondeckis Competition for Young Violinists and Cellists
Overview
Biennial international youth competition for violinists and cellists in Šiauliai, Lithuania, in four age categories up to 22. It is on the road to EMCY membership.
- Organiser
- Šiauliai Saulius Sondeckis Arts Gymnasium
- Instruments
- Violin, Cello
- Category
- Solo violin, Solo cello
- Age limits
- Category A up to 10; B 11-14; C 15-18; D 19-22
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application form plus signed copy, photo ID scan, colour photo and proof of fee payment (2026: by 10 April; fees EUR 70 / 75 / 80 / 100 for categories A-D).
Rounds & time limits
- Categories A-C: two rounds
- Category D: three rounds; first-prize winners perform with the Šiauliai City Symphony Orchestra Camerata Solaris at the final concert
Repertoire
Not published on the official pages we could check.Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Estimated prize fund EUR 5,000 plus special cash and other prizes
Past editions
- 2026 — Šiauliai (22-30 June 2026, 8th edition) source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source