The winners of the 2026 competition have been announced!
In addition to the main prizes, numerous special awards and opportunities for future performances were also presented.

Second Prize – EUR 18,000 each
Rozsonits Ildikó – Hungary
Barbare Tataradze – Georgia

Third Prize – EUR 9,000
Sebestyén Pellet  – Hungary

Audience Award – EUR 1,000
Ildikó Rozsonits  – Hungary

Special Awards

Olga Kern Special Prize – EUR 500
Calvin Abdiel

Filharmónia Hungary Special Prize – EUR 500
Calvin Abdiel

Additional awards and performance opportunities:

Szolnok Symphony Orchestra –  Ildikó Rozsonits
Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre – Sebestyén Pellet 
Opera Piano Showroom – Ildikó Rozsonits
Miskolc Symphony Orchestra – Sebestyén Pellet 
Béla Bartók Memorial House – Barbare Tataradze
Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra – Barbare Tataradze
Concerto Budapest – Ildikó Rozsonits 

By decision of the Jury, no First Prize was awarded this year.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:

Filharmonia Hungary is the largest concert organising agency in Hungary. It undertakes the mission of sharing the joys of classical music with people of different ages, not only by hosting orchestras and soloists of world-renown musicians, but also by organising youth concerts, festivals and seminars, thus also contributing to musical education and the development of new talents.

HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION:
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. With some of the most famous piano players of the world on the jury, the competition will provide an unforgettable experience for musicians and audience alike. The winner in 2026 may very well follow in the footsteps of Annie Fischer and Franz Liszt.

The Franz Liszt International Piano Competition will take place in Pécs, at the Kodály Centre, from 15 to 20 September 2026.

Filharmonia Hungary is a founding member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) and the Alink–Argerich Foundation.

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