Competition
Vilnius, Kaunas, Lithuania
Posted: 14 Jul 2025
X Int. Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Piano & Chamber Ensembles
20 - 28 Mar, 2026
PIANISTS' competition:
4 stages:
online pre-selection;
1st & 2nd rounds at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre;
FINAL with Kaunas Symphony Orchestra at Kaunas State Philharmonic.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES' competition:
3 stages:
online pre-selection;
1st & final rounds at the Chamber Hall of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.
Open to pianists born on/after 1 Jan 1996 and ensembles with average age under 35.
Eligible groups:
Duos: Violin & piano | Cello & piano
Trios: Violin, cello, piano | Oboe, clarinet, piano | Flute, clarinet, piano
Quartet: Piano, violin, viola, cello
Quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, piano
! Early bird 50% discount until 31 Aug 2025.
!! Total prize fund: €32,500.
!!! Application deadline - February 1st, 2026.
Find out more at https://vainiunas.lt/en
4 stages:
online pre-selection;
1st & 2nd rounds at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre;
FINAL with Kaunas Symphony Orchestra at Kaunas State Philharmonic.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES' competition:
3 stages:
online pre-selection;
1st & final rounds at the Chamber Hall of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.
Open to pianists born on/after 1 Jan 1996 and ensembles with average age under 35.
Eligible groups:
Duos: Violin & piano | Cello & piano
Trios: Violin, cello, piano | Oboe, clarinet, piano | Flute, clarinet, piano
Quartet: Piano, violin, viola, cello
Quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, piano
! Early bird 50% discount until 31 Aug 2025.
!! Total prize fund: €32,500.
!!! Application deadline - February 1st, 2026.
Find out more at https://vainiunas.lt/en
Closing date: 01 Feb 2026
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