The 3rd International Composition Competition for Symphony Orchestra “Future Symphony” is a unique initiative of young musicians, striving to stimulate the evolution of symphonic tradition.

The main objective of the competition is to encourage young composers all around the globe to write symphonic music and provide an opportunity to hear their compositions live. The competition seeks to discover new talents as well as to educate the new generation of musicians and develop an international bond between different cultures.

Composers from all around the world at the age of 18–35 can apply to the competition.

Future Symphony Orchestra will perform 5 to 7 best scores in the final concert in the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall on September 9th 2022.

Scores will be judged by international professional composers, conductors and musicologists:
Mārtiņš Viļums (Latvia/Lithuania)
Yannis Kyriakides (Cyprus/The Netherlands)
Justė Janulytė (Lithuania)
Modestas Pitrėnas (Lithuania)
Gediminas Gelgotas (Lithuania)
Ayal Adler (Israel)

The Grand Prix will be awarded a 1500 € cash prize. The other 2–3 best composers will be awarded the Laureate diploma and will share a 1500 € prize fund in equal parts.

The authors of the pieces performed in the final concert will receive professional recordings of their pieces.