The International Vytautas Bacevičius Competition for Composers

To celebrate Bacevičius’ legacy and promote new piano music the non-profit organization „Akantas” is organizing The International Vytautas Bacevičius Competition for Composers. Only new, original compositions for piano, composed in 2024, never performed or published, are eligible for the competition. The composition can be of any style or form, from 8 to 15 minutes long, – a piece or a set of pieces, a cycle of variations, a sonata (one or more parts), a fantasy, a virtuoso transcription, an étude or a set of études, etc. The composition cannot use fixed sound media (electronics) and/or a prepared piano. The composition must provide pianists with an opportunity to demonstrate their artistic and technical abilities. The awarded compositions will be included in the program of the International Vytautas Bacevičius Piano Competition 2025.

There is no age limit for participants. Registration fee is 30 euros. Participants send a completed registration form, a copy of the registration fee, a

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