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International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists and Chamber Ensembles
Next edition
No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.
Overview
International competition for pianists and chamber ensembles at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in Vilnius, now held every four years (founded 1965); EMCY member. The latest edition took place in March 2026.
- Organiser
- Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and Center for International Cultural Projects
- Instruments
- Piano, Chamber ensembles
- Category
- Solo piano, Other ensembles
- Age limits
- Pianists born on or after 1 January 1996 (2026); chamber ensembles average age under 35
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Only via the artistDB platform; fee EUR 100 (pianists), EUR 150 (ensembles).
Rounds & time limits
- Video preselection: 10-15 min
- Pianists: three stages (Great Hall)
- Chamber ensembles: first round and final
Repertoire
Pianists play all rounds from memory; preselection YouTube video of 10-15 min free programme; final includes the option of Vainiūnas' Piano Concerto (special prize).
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Piano: 1st EUR 3,000, 2nd EUR 2,000, 3rd EUR 1,000, three diplomas EUR 500, special prize EUR 500 for Vainiūnas concerto, audience award
- Chamber: 1st EUR 4,000, 2nd EUR 3,000, 3rd EUR 1,500, three diplomas EUR 500
Past editions
- 2026 — Vilnius (20-29 March 2026) source
2nd prize: Arthur Grigoryan
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source