General rules

1.4. Soloists and ensembles are free to choose their repertoire.

1.5 Soloists must perform all pieces from memory. Chamber ensembles may perform from sheet music.

1.6. Participants performing concertos with a chamber orchestra are evaluated based on the soloist age groups.

1.7. For the Concerto with Orchestra category, only the 1st movement or the 2nd and 3rd movements may be performed (see Appendix No. 1).

1.8. The Concerto with Chamber Orchestra category consists of two rounds:

Round I: Performance with piano accompaniment.

Round II: Performance with the competition’s chamber orchestra (only for those who receive high scores in Round I).

2. Schedule of the Competition

August 6 – form 10.00 – Participant registration at M. K. Čiurlionis Art School, rehearsals.

August 7 – 10.00-13.00 Rehearsals.

15.00 Opening ceremony.

18.00  First auditions.

August 8-12 – Competition performances, masterclasses, seminars, concerts.

August 13 – 17.00 Award ceremony and winners’ concert.

3. Application procedure

3.1. Applications must be submitted online. Application form you can find https://www.musicwithoutlimits.lt/application-form/

3.2. Deadline: July 1, 2025 (extensions possible in exceptional cases).

3.3. A copy of the applicant’s passport or ID must be sent to participation@musicwithoutlimits.lt.

3.4. if you have any questions, pease contact participation@musicwithoutlimits.lt

4. Participation fee

Package Options:

a) Solo competition or concerto with orchestra + 2 individual lessons + participation in concerts, seminars, other activities: €150.

b) Chamber music competition + 2 individual lessons+ participation in concerts, seminars, other activities:: €75 per ensemble member.

c) Festival participation (2 lessons + participation in concerts, seminars, other activities): €100.

d) Masterclass participation only: €50 per lesson.

4.1.1. Participants have the opportunity to compete in more than one category. In such cases, a fee is charged for each category according to the service package price list (see section 4.1).

4.2. A performer may participate in multiple categories and/or ensembles; however, the competition program must not be repeated. A separate application form must be completed for each category or ensemble.

4.3. If you wish to have an accompanist for the solo competition or the competition with an orchestra, an additional fee of 50 EUR must be paid (this includes one rehearsal in the hall and the competition performance).

4.4. If accompanists of instrumentalists, vocalists, or participants of the “Concertos for Piano with Chamber Orchestra” category wish to take part in the competition and compete for awards, they must also pay a participation fee of 75 EUR. If they do not wish to compete, no participation fee is required.

4.5. The competition participation fee is non-refundable.

4.6. Teachers who participate in the competition and the educational program will receive a qualification certificate (fee – 15 EUR).

Payment Deadline: July 1, 2025.

Bank Details:

Recipient: LMD “21st Century Music and Education”

Bank: SEB Bank

IBAN: LT31 7044 0600 0149 2467

BIC: CBVILT2X

Purpose: Participant’s name, category, age group.

4.7. The participant is responsible for covering bank transfer fees.

4.8. The payment description must include the participant’s name, surname, category, and age group.

4.9. If the payment is made by another person, it is mandatory to specify for whom the fee is being paid by providing the participant’s name, surname, category, and age group.

5. Awards

5.1. Diplomas and prizes for laureates and diploma winners.

5.2. Grand Prix winners receive cash prizes from sponsors.

5.3. Special awards for outstanding performers:

• Solo performance with the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
• Solo performance with Christopher Chamber Orchestra (Vilnius)
• Concert with an orchestra in Poland or Lviv, Ukraine
• Solo recital in Poland
• Solo recital in Denmark
• Solo recital in Lithuania, Paliesius Manors, season 2025/2026
• Solo recital in Jašiūnai Manor, season 2025/2026
• Concert in Vilnius “Organum” Hall, season 2025/2026
• Concert in festival “ For childhood and music” in Panevėžys
• Concert in Music society salon, season 2025/2026
• Scholarships to international piano forums in Poland, Spain, Portugal
• Invitation to the National P. Vyšniauskas Saxophone Competition

Special prize for the best performance of M. K. Čiurlionis’ works.

6. Additional information

6.1. An international jury evaluates performances.

6.2. Jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

6.3. The jury has the right to interrupt a performance exceeding the time limit.

6.4. Organizers retain full rights to all recordings made during the competition.

6.5. During the competition, masterclasses and individual sessions will be conducted by professors from Lithuania, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Ukraine, and other countries.

6. 6. Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered by participants.

6.7. Our team will be happy to help you find accommodation, recommend the best dining options, and show you the most beautiful places in Druskininkai (see Appendix No. 2).

6.8. You can follow competition updates on our website www.musicwithoutlimits.lt and on our Facebook page – MUZIKA BE SIENŲ.

6.9. If you have any questions, please call:
+370 685 67621 – Prof. Veronika Vitaitė or email v.vitaite@yahoo.com
+370 686 32612 – Assoc. Prof. Rolandas Aidukas or email participation@musicwithoutlimits.lt

We will be happy to answer any competition-related questions via email at participation@musicwithoutlimits.lt. We look forward to welcoming you!

6.10. Visa application form:
Fill in and send by email jane@galuotas.lt

Name (in Latin letters according to a foreign passport)
Surname (in Latin letters according to a foreign passport)
Date of Birth
Gender (w / m)
Place of Birth
Citizenship
Series, number of the foreign passport
Address, phone, fax, email
Place of work or study
Arrival date
Departure date
Accommodation in Druskininkai (hotel or guest house)
Confirmation from the hotel or guest house must be sent

Appendix No. 1

Participants performing concertos for piano and chamber orchestra may choose to perform either the 1st movement or the 2nd and 3rd movements from the list below:

J. S. BACH:

Concerto in A major, BWV 1055

Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056

Concerto for Two Pianos No. 1 in C minor, BWV 1060

Concerto for Two Pianos No. 3 in C minor, BWV 1062

J. HAYDN:

Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII

Concerto in C major

W. A. MOZART:

Concerto in C major, KV 415

Concerto in E-flat major, KV 449

F. CHOPIN:

Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11

Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

J. ANDREYEV:

Mini Concerto in C major

Concerto “Saga”

I. BERKOVICH:

Concerto No. 2 in C major, Op. 44

N. SILVANSKI:

Little Concerto in G major

A. ROWLEY:

Miniature Concerto in G major

Y. POLUNIN:

Concertino in A minor

Appendix No. 2

Participants performing concertos for violin and chamber orchestra may choose to perform either the 1st movement or the 2nd and 3rd movements from the list below:

J. S. BACH:

Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041

W. A. MOZART:

Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216

Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218

J. B. ACCOLAY:

Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor

Note: In exceptional cases and upon agreement with the organizers, concertos for other instruments with a chamber orchestra may also be performed.

Appendix No. 3

Accommodation can be booked at: https://renginiai.druskininkai.lt/en/places

Private accommodation (starting from €15 per night) can be arranged by contacting the festival director Antanina Laurenčikienė via email alaurencikien@gmail.com or phone +370 687 17148.

The competition-festival will take place at M. K. Čiurlionis Art School (Vytauto St. 23, Druskininkai).

Druskininkai Tourism and Business Information Center details can be found at: http://info.druskininkai.lt

Druskininkai Municipality Information is available at: Druskininkai Municipality (druskininkusavivaldybe.lt)