THE GRAND FINALE (JANUARY 24 2026)

For the final phase 3 winners will be selected who will be performing with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Stéphane Denève, a selection of Liszt 1st or 2ndpiano concerto. The Grand prix winner will then perform again the next day with the Orchestra, but this time at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

PRIZES

At Liszt Utrecht we are looking for professional performers who are ready to start their careers. To underline this Liszt Utrecht is offering a fee to all pianists taking part both in the live selection round as the Festival phase. This comes on top of accommodation and travel expenses.

  • First prize: €25,000
  • Second prize: €12,000
  • Third prize: € 8.000
  • Audience prize: €2,000
  • Performance fee Festival Phase: € 2.000,-
  • Performance fee First Live Round: € 250,-