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Catch the live excitement of the International Competition for Young Pianists on February 6–10th, 2024
Jury
We are proud to present an international jury comprised of distinguished experts in the field of piano, bringing with them a wealth of experience in classical music and piano competitions, especially those focused on youth talent. Our panel of judges consists of accomplished professionals with a profound understanding of piano performance and a keen eye for recognizing the exceptional skills of young musicians. Their expertise and commitment to nurturing emerging talents make them an invaluable asset to our competition. Get ready to impress these maestros with your musical prowess as they bring their discerning ears and extensive knowledge to evaluate and celebrate the next generation of pianists.
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Justas Dvarionas – Chairman
Justas Dvarionas holds the position of Associate Professor at the Vytautas Magnus University Music Academy.
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Akiko Ebi
Born in Osaka in Japan, Akiko Ebi began to learn playing the piano at 3 and half years old.
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Irena Gulzarova
Irena Gulzarova can be heard on world-renowned concert stages and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, Tonhalle Zurich, the Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Grafenegg Festival, Oxford Piano Festival, and the Moscow Philharmonic.
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Douglas Humpherys
Since winning the gold medal at the first Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Douglas Humpherys’ concert career has spanned four decades across four continents. Currently listed as a Steinway Artist, he has performed solo concerts and taught master classes throughout Asia, including twenty tours of China, plus engagements in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea.
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Ewa Kupiec
Piano professor at the Hanover University for Music, Drama and Media and a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
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Piers Lane
London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane has a worldwide reputation as an engaging, searching and highly versatile performer, at home equally in solo, chamber and concerto repertoire.
Jury for online Round I
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Halyna Karielova
Studied at the Kharkiv secondary special musical boarding school in the special piano department (class of L.N. Margarius)
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Irina Georgieva
Born in Sofia, Irina Georgieva embarked on her musical journey at the tender age of 6. Just two years later, she achieved the milestone of her inaugural solo concert, swiftly followed by her first international prize. Displaying exceptional talent, she made her debut as a soloist with orchestra performing Beethoven’s 1st Piano Concerto op.15 just a year later.
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Irena Gulzarova Keller
Irena Gulzarova can be heard on world-renowned concert stages and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, Tonhalle Zurich, the Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Grafenegg Festival, Oxford Piano Festival, and the Moscow Philharmonic.
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Justas Dvarionas – Chairman
Justas Dvarionas holds the position of Associate Professor at the Vytautas Magnus University Music Academy.
