# Vigo Piano Competition 10th Anniversary > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vigo-piano-competition-10th-anniversary > Updated: 2026-08-07T06:10:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In late July, organizers announced that the International Piano Competition in Vigo was marking its tenth anniversary. The event was slated to feature the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia accompanying the finals on 14 August, with high‑profile guests such as pianist Martha Argerich and actor Jeremy Irons. A parallel orchestration contest saw young Galician composer León Durán win the DISA‑JOCAN prize, highlighting a broader push to promote emerging musical talent in the region. By early August, the competition had opened at the Conservatorio Superior de Vigo, drawing a record 400 pianists from 77 countries. The opening concert included a narration of Saint‑Saëns’ "The Carnival of the Animals" by Jeremy Irons and a recital by Argerich. A junior edition highlighted young performers, awarding first prize to Teodor Vujanic and recognizing emerging artists such as Reuben Moisey. Mayor Abel Caballero joined the musicians on stage for the "Piano na Rúa" street‑music program, underscoring the event’s community engagement. The competition continued through mid‑August, fulfilling the anniversary celebrations announced weeks earlier. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Vigo Piano Competition marks 10th anniversary with record entries Vigo's International Piano Competition celebrated its 10th year with a record 400 participants from 77 nations, featuring founders Pablo Galdo, performances by Jeremy Irons and Martha Argerich, and junior prize 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vigo-piano-competition-marks-10th-anniversary-with-record-entries ### 2026-07-28: Galician Composer León Durán Wins DISA‑JOCAN Orchestration Contest as Galicia Piano Competition Marks 10th Anniversary León Durán wins the DISA‑JOCAN orchestration contest, with his Saint‑Saëns arrangements set for a September tour, while Vigo’s International Piano Competition marks its 10th anniversary with the Galicia Symph​y 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galician-composer-len-durn-wins-disajocan-orchestration-contest-as-galicia-piano-competition-marks-1 --- Cite as: Vigo Piano Competition 10th Anniversary. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vigo-piano-competition-10th-anniversary