Budapest International Music Competitions

2026/ Piano

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It is most likely that we shall never know how Franz Liszt played the piano. According to his contemporaries no one could follow in his footsteps. What is certain is that his personality, unique technique and compositional skills continue to be influential. It is not surprising that the Academy of Music launched the first Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in 1933, led by Ernő Dohnányi, with similar talents to those of Liszt’s. The winner of the first competition was Annie Fischer, one of Dohnányi’s students. The tradition, together with the genius of Liszt is binding, therefore the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition is one of the most prestigious Hungarian and international events. The Maestro Solti International Conducting Competition, like the Liszt Competition organised by Filharmonia Hungary, undertook the organisation of the traditional event of Hungarian television conducting competitions in order to provide new opportunities for young talents. Successful applicants will have an excellent opportunity to receive invitations to perform, to win prizes and to gain the love of the audience together with the appreciation of the orchestras.

Founding member

KEVIN CHEN / PIANO

Concours de Genève

Bydgoszcz, Poland

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