Justas Dvarionas

Justas Dvarionas is an Associate Professor at the Piano Department of Vytautas Magnus University's Faculty of Arts. A renowned pianist and public figure, he has represented Lithuania internationally since his early career, including winning the Viotti Piano Competition in Italy (1992). His teaching legacy includes leading international masterclasses in Germany, Norway, Poland, and Lithuania, while his performance career spans collaborations with orchestras and solo recitals across Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, the United States, Japan, and more.

• Education: MK Čiurlionis Art School (Lithuania); Moscow P. Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Russia).

Research Interests: As an academic, his work focuses on piano performance, classical music interpretation, and music pedagogy. His artistic contributions reflect expertise in compositional analysis and stage presence.

Scientific Awards:

• Laureate of the International Pianist Competition 'Virtuosi per Musica di Pianoforte' (1978)
• Winner of the Viotti Piano Competition (1992)
• Solo Recital Prize at Meranofest

A respected jury member in competitions like B. Dvarionas, Franz Liszt, and Nikolaï Rubinstein, he also serves as Vice-President of the European Association of Youth Music Competitions. His career integrates teaching, performance, and cultural advocacy through roles in the Citizens' Coalition Council and Lithuanian Cultural Foundation.