X Int. Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Piano & Chamber Ensembles

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