Gregory Vandikas – Pianist
Gregory Vandikas is an award-winning Canadian pianist celebrated for his expressive artistry and technical finesse. He was the highest prizewinner at the 2019 GOCAA International Piano Competition in Boston, earning a concert tour and CD recording contract. This achievement followed his Grand Prize win at the 2019 International Music Festival and Competition in Toronto.
He has since appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the Kindred Spirits Orchestra and has earned top distinctions at prestigious national and provincial competitions. These include second prize at the 2019 OMFA Provincial Finals and first prize in the 2020 OMFA Open Concerto category, where he performed Scriabin’s Piano Concerto. Gregory has also represented Ontario at the CFMTA National Piano Competition and received the Royal Conservatory of Music’s National Gold Medal for his Licentiate Diploma in Piano Performance.
Gregory is a frequent participant in masterclasses and festivals, having worked with renowned artists such as John O’Conor, Shai Wosner, Benedetto Lupo, Mari Kodama, William Aide, and Meng-Chien Liu of the Curtis Institute. His international appearances include a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York following his first-place win at the 2017 Crescendo International Piano Competition, as well as festival performances in the Netherlands, Quebec, and across Canada.
He completed both his Associate and Licentiate Diplomas in Piano Performance with First Class Honours with Distinction. He earned his Bachelor of Music at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music under Professor Kyoko Hashimoto, where he was awarded both the Davis Scholarship and the Student Excellence Award. Most recently, he completed his Master of Music degree at the Université de Montréal, studying with Jean Saulnier.
A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Gregory has also studied cello, saxophone, and bassoon, and performs in a variety of musical settings—from solo recitals and chamber music to jazz ensembles. With a deep commitment to musical growth and versatility, he continues to shape a distinctive artistic voice, engaging audiences through a wide-ranging repertoire and a passion for performance.
