IX International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists. Day 2
Stasys Vainiūnas, celebrated Lithuanian composer, wonderful concert pianist, and pedagogue was one of the initiators of these competitions. He was Lithuania‘s first international competition laureate. In 1933 he won eighth place (out of 252 pianists) in Vienna, and earned an honorary diploma and the right to be called a laureate. In seeking to perpetuate his memory and to popularize the legacy of his works, the Republic of Lithuania awarded Stasys Vainiūnas‘ name to a young pianists‘ competition.
Starting in 2006 the Competition is open to pianists and chamber ensembles. The International Vainiūnas Competition is affiliated with the Alink-Argerich Foundation since 2011.
In the final of the competition, together with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, the six best pianists of the competition will perform.