The Final of VII International Jascha Heifetz Competition for Violinists | Day I
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Event
The International Jascha Heifetz Competition for Violinists is held every four years in Vilnius, Lithuania and is a significant musical event that draws talented young musicians from around the world. This competition honors the memory and continues the legacy of the great violinist Jascha Heifetz, who was born in Vilnius. Today, the competition has achieved international recognition and is part of the prestigious European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY) and World Federation of International Music Comeptitions (WFIMC) network. During the competition participants perform pieces that reflect J. Heifetz’s worldview and musical legacy. Now in its seventh edition, the competition once again welcomes young violinists from diverse countries to Vilnius, continuing the tradition begun by J. Heifetz.
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About performer
On the 21st and 22nd of February, the top 6 participants will perform at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society together with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Modestas Pitrėnas.
The contestants will be evaluated by a prestigious international jury: Chairman of the Jury - Gidon Kremer (Latvia), Aistė Dvarionaitė (Lithuania-United Kingdom), Mario Hossen (Austria-Bulgaria), Rūta Lipinaitytė (Lithuania), Mihaela Martin (Romania), George Tudorache (Romania-Belgium), Pavel Vernikov (Ukraine).
First Day of the Competition Final – Program:
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Max Bruch – Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, Op. 46
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
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