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Sanja Stanković

Serbia

Sanja Stankovic was born in 1987 and began her musical education when she was 9 in music school „Stanislav Binički“ with prof. Ljerka Vukelja. Sanja continued her higher education in „Josip Slavenski“ music high school with prof. Olga Bauer. She attended masterclasses of prof. Jacques Rouvier, prof. Arbo Valdma and chamber music masterclasses with prof. Lidja Bizjak and prof. Stefan Milenković. She graduated piano with the highest mark, in the class of prof. Nevena Popović. In 2012 Faculty of Music in Belgrade awarded her with Emil Hayek prize for „The Most Perspective Young Pianist“. She also participated „ISA – International Academy of mdw – University of Music and Peforming Arts Vienna“ in classes of prof. Markus Schirmer and prof. Peter Frankl. Sanja Stanković was the winner of many prizes at piano competitions, and the most important prizes are: The first prize at the international piano competition „Memorijal Vučković“, the first prize at the„ IX international competition of young pianists - Niš“, the first prize at the „II piano competition dedicated to W.A Mozart“, the first prize at the "Grand prize virtuoso" piano competition (Vienna, Salzburg, London, Brussels, Barcelona) the first prize at the "Golden classical music awards" piano competition (New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo), the first prize at "Beethoven Music Competition" and the special prize for virtuosic performance in UK, the absolute first prize at "Classical Stars Competitions", and "Versatile Pianist Award" at "Ad Libitum International Piano Competition", Platinum award at the "International Mozart Music Competition", first prize and a special prize for the outstanding musicality at "Bach International Music Competition". Sanja Stanković performed as a pianist in SASA gallery, Kolarac concert hall, Gallery of CMC, the City Government concert hall, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, Petit Palau de la Música, Tokyo Opera City Hall and others. She performed as a solist and a chamber music musician for TV and radio recording.

Latest Recognition
  • 1st Prize
  • Outstanding Laureate
PIANO
World's Best Musicians Competition — 2/2026
Awards & Recognitions

A timeline of recognition

World's Best Musicians Competition — 2/2026
PIANO · J
1. Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste 2. Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 3. G. Gershwin-E. Wild: Etude no. 4, "Embraceable you" 4. A. Scriabin: Etude op. 8 no. 12 5. S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 32 no. 8 and 12 6. J. Haydn: Sonata D-major, BiH XVI/42, II movement 7. R. Schumann: Symphonic etudes op. 13, Variations IV and V. 8. F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1 9. R. Schumann: Scenes of childhood op. 15, no. 1 and 6 10. S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 32 no. 1, 6 and 7
  • 1st Prize
  • Outstanding Laureate
Classical Stars International Music Competition — 2/2026
Piano · Maestro (21 and above y.o.)
1. Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste 2. Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 3. G. Gershwin-E. Wild: Etude no. 4, "Embraceable you" 4. A. Scriabin: Etude op. 8 no. 12 5. S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 32 no. 8 and 12
  • Piano Maestro Absolute Winner
Fenix Award International Music Competition — 2/2026
PIANO · I
1. Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste 2. Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 3. G. Gershwin-E. Wild: Etude no. 4, "Embraceable you" 4. A. Scriabin: Etude op. 8 no. 12 5. S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 32 no. 8 and 12 6. J. Haydn: Sonata D-major, BiH XVI/42, II movement 7. R. Schumann: Symphonic etudes op. 13, Appendix: Variations IV and V. 8. F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1 9. R. Schumann: Scenes of childhood op. 15, no. 1 and 6
  • Platinum Winner
Piano Competition Online — 2/2026
Piano · X-Category---Born-1996-and-older
Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 No. 2, in A-flat major G. Gershwin-E.Wild: Embraceable you Sanja Stankovic was born in 1987 and began her musical education when she was 9 in music school „Stanislav Binički“ with prof. Ljerka Vukelja. Sanja continued her higher education in „Josip Slavenski“ music high school with prof. Olga Bauer. She attended masterclasses of prof. Jacques Rouvier, prof. Arbo Valdma and chamber music masterclasses with prof. Lidja Bizjak and prof. Stefan Milenković. She graduated piano with the highest mark, in the class of prof. Nevena Popović. In 2012 Faculty of Music in Belgrade awarded her with Emil Hayek prize for „The Most Perspective Young Pianist“. She also participated „ISA – International Academy of mdw – University of Music and Peforming Arts Vienna“ in classes of prof. Markus Schirmer and prof. Peter Frankl. Sanja Stanković was the winner of many prizes at piano competitions, and the most important prizes are: The first prize at the international piano competition „Memorijal Vučković“, the first prize at the„ IX international competition of young pianists - Niš“, the first prize at the „II piano competition dedicated to W.A Mozart“, the first prize at the "Grand prize virtuoso" piano competition (Vienna, Salzburg, London, Brussels, Barcelona) the first prize at the "Golden classical music awards" piano competition (New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo), the first prize at "Beethoven Music Competition" and the special prize for virtuosic performance in UK, the absolute first prize at "Classical Stars Competitions", and "Versatile Pianist Award" at "Ad Libitum International Piano Competition", Platinum award at the "International Mozart Music Competition", first prize and a special prize for the outstanding musicality at "Bach International Music Competition". Sanja Stanković performed as a pianist in SASA gallery, Kolarac concert hall, Gallery of CMC, the City Government concert hall, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, P
  • X Category Absolute Winner
Ravel Award International Music Competition — 1/2026
PIANO · I
1. J. S. Bach: Toccata and fugue in e-minor, BWV 914 2. J. Haydn: Sonata in D-major, Hob:XVI/42 3. R. Schumann: Symphonic Etudes op. 13, Appendix: Variation IV 4. R. Schumann: Symphonic Etudes op. 13, Appendix: Variation V 5. F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1 in A-flat major 6. G. Fauré: Pièces brèves op. 84: V Improvisation 7. Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste 8. Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 in A-flat major 9. G. Gershwin-E. Wild: Etude no. 4 "Embraceable you" 10. S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude op. 32 no. 8, in a-minor
  • Gold Prize
Brahms International Online Music Competition — 2/2026
PIANO · I
Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1, no. 2 in A flat major G. Gershwin-E.Wild: Etude no. 4, Embraceable you J.S. Bach: Toccata and fugue in e-minor, BWV 914 J. Hajdn: Sonata D-major, Hob: XVI: 42, II movement F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1, in A-flat major R. Schumann: Symphonic Etudes op. 13, Appendix: IV and V Variation S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude op. 32 no. 8, in a-minor
  • Gold Award
Haydn Online Music International Competition — 3/2025
Piano · I: 26 years old and above
J. Haydn: Sonata in D-major, Hob: XVI/42, II movement R. Schumann: Childood scenes op. 15 no. 1, 6, 7, Symphonic Etudes op. 13, Appendix, IV and V Variations G. Fauré: Piecès brèves, op. 84: V, Improvisation Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 G. Gershwin-E. Wild: "Embraceable you" F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1 S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 23 no. 4 and op. 32 no. 8
  • Platunim Laureate
Mozart International Music Competiton — 4/2025
Piano · I
Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1, no. 2 G. Gershwin-Earl Wild: Etude "Embraceable you" J. Haydn: Sonata in D-major, Hob:XVI/42, II movement F. Chopin: Nocturno op. 9 no. 1 and etude op. 25 no. 1 R. Schumann: Childhood scenes op. 15 no. 6 and 7 S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude op. 32 no. 5 and 8
  • Platinum Award
Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 6/2025
Piano · Piano Master
"Vecsey-Cziffra: Vlade Triste F. Chopin: Etude op. 25 no. 1 Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 in A-flat major S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude op. 32 no. 8 G. Gershwin-E. Wild: ""Embraceable you"""
  • Versatile Pianist Award
  • Piano Master Gold Prize
  • Etude Gold Prize
  • Chopin Gold Prize
  • Rachmaninov Gold Prize
BACH International Music Competition — 4/2025
PIANO · I
J. S. Bach: Toccata and fugue in e-minor BWV 914 R. Schumann: Childhood scenes op. 15, no. 7, Revery, in F-major J. Haydn: Sonata D-major, Hob: XVI:42, II movement F. Chopin: Nocturno op. 9 no. 1, in b-flat minor, Etude op. 25 no. 1 in A-flat major S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude op. 32 no. 8 in a-minor Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste in c-sharp minor Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 in A flat major G. Gershwin-E. Wild: Etude no. 4, "Embraceable you" in C-major
  • 1st Prize
Fenix Award International Music Competition — 3/2025
PIANO · I
1. Vecsey-Cziffra: Valse Triste 2. G. Gershwin-Earl Wild: "Embraceable you" 3. Paul de Schlözer: Etude op. 1 no. 2 4. F. Chopin: Nocturno op. 9 no. 1, etude op. 25 no. 1 5. A. Scriabin: Prelude op. 11 no. 4 6. S. Rachmaninoff: Preludes op. 32 no. 7 and no.8
  • Silver Winner