On 8 October, the world-renowned British violinist and his chamber music partners will perform ’’Air—A Baroque Journey’’, a selection of special pieces by virtuoso composers of the 17th century at Liszt Academy’s Grand Hall.

With the performance of the twelve finalists and the ceremonial presentation of prizes and special awards, the Éva Marton International Singing Competition of 2024 organised by the Liszt Academy closed on Sunday evening at the Hungarian State Opera.

Jihoon Park won the 30,000 euros first prize at the Saturday evening final of the 6th Éva Marton International Singing Competition organized by the Liszt Academy.

Six female and six male singer will take the stage with a colourful programme at the Final in the Grand Hall of Liszt Academy on Saturday evening.

Liszt Academy’s event began on Sunday evening with the opening statement of Éva Marton, followed by the drawing of the order in which the 56 contestant will perform in the preliminaries.

A total of 106 female and 90 male singers from thirty-two countries around the world submitted valid applications for Liszt Academy's competition, which offers prizes amounting to 70,000 euros.

World-famous British violinist Daniel Hope, the young but internationally recognized Brazilian male soprano Bruno de Sá, and French string quartet Quatuor Ébène are among the performers at the concerts of the Liszt Academy in autumn 2024. Tickets are available at an extraordinary discount until the end of May.

Renowned researchers from nine countries will present their latest findings at a conference open to the public on 16-17 May.