Biography

Paulius Andersson is one of the leading Lithuanian pianists of his generation. Paulius has won over 20 international competitions throughout Europe, with his most recent achievement being the 2nd Prize at the prestigious Sergey Rachmaninov Piano Competition (Moscow, 2020). Paulius is known for his performances of complex virtuoso pieces and his specialization for lesser known works by various composers. P. Andersson studied with prof. Kevin Kenner (Frost School of Music, Miami University), prof. Paolo Giacometti (R. Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf) and prof. Zbignevas Ibelgauptas (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre). Paulius is Drozdoff Society’s Artist-in- Residence.

Repertoire

Preliminary Round

  • J. S. Bach | Prelude & Fugue in C-sharp minor, BWV 849 (WTC 1)

  • J. Haydn | Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI:50 – i. Allegro

  • F. Chopin | Etude in C major, Οp. 10 No. 1

  • F. Liszt | Transcendental Etude No. 10 in F minor

Semifinal Round

  • L. v. Beethoven | Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110

  • S. Rachmaninoff | Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36

  • G. Ligeti | Etude No. 16 “Pour Irina”

Final Round

  • S. Rachmaninoff | Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30

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