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Great Pianists in 2025-2026

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Mon 05.05.2025

From Lucas and Arthur Jussen and Seong-Jin Cho to Hélène Grimaud, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra will present an impressive series of piano concerts at the Queen Elisabeth Hall in season 2025-2026. From poetic classics to virtuoso top performances, leading pianists from home and abroad will take their place at the grand piano, sharing the stage with top orchestras from all over Europe. Discover the highlights from this brilliant piano season below.

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Jan Lisiecki (photo: Christoph Koestlin)
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Hélène Grimaud (photo: Mat Hennek)
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Seong-jin Cho (photo: Stephan Rabold)
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Lise de la Salle (photo: Philippe Porter)
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Sergei Redkin (photo: Rabovsky)
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Garrick Ohlsson
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Martin Helmchen (photo: Giorgia Bertazzi)
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Cédric Tiberghien
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Alexander Lonquich
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Alexander Melnikov (photo: Julien Mignot)
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Lucas en Arthur Jussen (photo: Marco Borggreve)
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Jan Lisiecki and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Sun 19.10.2025

Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki gained worldwide fame for his sensitive and intelligent interpretations of the Romantic repertoire. His Beethoven performances are praised for their bright freshness.

 

Seong-Jin Cho and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Fri 14.11.2025

Seong-Jin Cho win the prestigious Chopin competition in 2015 and has since become a regular on major international stages. His refined touché and poetic playing make him an exquisite interpreter of Mendelssohn.

 

Lucas en Arthur Jussen and the Munich Philharmonic

Thu 27.11.2025

Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen are an exceptional piano duo and welcome guests at the Queen Elisabeth Hall. Their perfect and energetic ensemble playing, complemented by extraordinary flair, invariably creates fireworks on stage.

 

Lise de la Salle and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Fri 05.12.2025

French pianist Lise de la Salle is known for her expressive power and technical bravura. Her rendition of Liszt's energetic First Piano Concerto promises to be a dazzling highlight.

 

Hélène Grimaud and the Bayerisches Staatsorchester

Thu 15.01.2026

Hélène Grimaud is one of the most intriguing pianists of our time. She combines intellect and emotion in a style that is both subtle and intense - perfect for Ravel's scintillating concerto.

 

Sergei Redkin and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Wed 21 – Sun 25.01.2026 

Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, Sergei Redkin returns as the central guest of Elisabeth Week for a week of solo works and chamber music. His virtuosity and Russian flair make him the ideal interpreter of Prokofiev.

 

Garrick Ohlsson and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Sat 28.02 & Sun 01.03.2026

American pianist Garrick Ohlsson is a living legend with an unrivalled Brahms repertoire. His performance of the monumental Second Piano Concerto promises grandeur and depth.

 

Martin Helmchen and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Sat 07.03.2026

Martin Helmchen is known for his thoughtful and sincere interpretations. His sensitive approach fits seamlessly into the introspective world of Brahms' First Piano Concerto.

 

Cédric Tiberghien and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Fri 03.04.2026

French pianist Cédric Tiberghien is an adventurous musician with a fascination for lesser-known repertoire. With Ravel's intriguing concerto for the left hand, he brings to life a masterpiece with a special story.

 

Alexander Lonquich and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Thu 30.04.2026

Alexander Lonquich is a German pianist with a concert schedule that takes him around the world. His natural musicality and sense of style make him an engaging interpreter of Mendelssohn's lyrical piano works.

 

Alexander Melnikov and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Sat 16.05.2026

Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov's interpretation of Rachmaninov's First Piano Concerto brings to life the composer's youthful passion and romanticism, with an exceptional sense of detail.

 

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