News :: JĀZEPS VĪTOLS International Piano Competition ::

In an exclusive interview the Jury Chairman and the Head of Guildhall School of Music and Drama Keyboard Department Ronan O’Hora shares his thoughts on returning to Riga and adjudicating the 7th Jazeps Vitols International Piano Competition, on the uniqueness of Jazeps Vitols piano music and on differences between solo and concerto performances.

The Final and Closing Concert will be conducted by the Lithuanian conductor Gintaras Rinkevičius.

The preselection jury accepted 47 pianists representing 16 countries to compete at the 7th Jazeps Vitols International Piano Competition 2017 which will be held during October 26 - November 3, 2017 in Riga and Liepaja.

At the Autumn Culture Meeting The Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation presented their supported 2017 / 2018 culture projects, including Jazeps Vitols 7th International Piano Competition.

Very soon the admirers of classical music in Riga and Liepaja will have a wonderful opportunity to witness a showcase of young pianists.

The international jury team has been confirmed!