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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.

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

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 15.01.2025

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 25.01.2025 

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 03.04.2025

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 not only a pianist, but also a much sought-after conductor. 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.

 

  • Jan Lisiecki and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

    Thomas Søndergård, Jan Lisiecki
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Sun 19.10.2025 – 20:00
    After an impressive passage in January 2024, the energetic Royal Scottish National Orchestra returns to the Golden Hall, accompanied by Canadian piano phenomenon Jan Lisiecki.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Sun 19.10.25
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Andris Nelsons and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

    Andris Nelsons, Seong-Jin Cho
    Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
    Fri 14.11.2025 – 20:00
    Wanneer het Gewandhausorchester Leipzig neerstrijkt in Antwerpen, weet je dat je iets bijzonders te wachten staat.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Fri 14.11.25
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Munich Philharmonic and the Jussen brothers

    Tugan Sokhiev, Arthur Jussen, Lucas Jussen
    Münchner Philharmoniker
    Thu 27.11.2025 – 20:00
    Prodigies transcend centuries, but ultra-talented siblings are rare. Think Mozart, Mendelssohn, or today, the Jussens – wunderkinder whose virtuosity and charm have captured hearts worldwide.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Thu 27.11.25
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Inbal dirigeert Bruckner 4

    Eliahu Inbal, Lise de la Salle
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Thu 04.12.2025 and Fri 05.12.2025
    With Liszt and Bruckner, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra unites two titans of Romanticism.
    € 17,00–€ 79,00
    Thu 04.12.25
    and
    Fri 05.12.25
    Dates
    • Thu 04.12.25
      20:15
      TivoliVredenburg
      Currently unavailable
    • Fri 05.12.25
      20:00
      Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
      Tickets

  • Hélène Grimaud and the Bayerisches Staatsorchester

    Vladimir Jurowski, Hélène Grimaud
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Thu 15.01.2026 – 20:00
    The Bayerisches Staatsorchester, one of the world’s oldest orchestras, brings its rich tradition to the Queen Elisabeth Hall under the inspired baton of Vladimir Jurowski.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Thu 15.01.26
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Elisabeth week: chamber music with Sergei Redkin

    Principals of Antwerp Symphony and musicians of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
    Wed 21.01.2026 and Sun 25.01.2026
    Sergei Redkin interacts with musicians from the Music Chapel and the conductors of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
    € 17,00–€ 22,00
    Wed 21.01.26
    and
    Sun 25.01.26
    Dates
    • Wed 21.01.26
      20:15
      Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
      Currently unavailable
    • Sun 25.01.26
      15:00
      AMUZ, Antwerpen
      Tickets

  • Elisabeth week: Sergei Redkin & Sheherazade

    Valentin Uryupin, Sergei Redkin
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Sat 24.01.2026 – 15:00
    Under the baton of Valentin Uryupin, an expert in Russian repertoire, the orchestra also brings to life Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sheherazade, a symphonic poem full of vibrant orchestration and the sensuous world of One Thousand and One Nights.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Sat 24.01.26
    15:00
    Tickets

  • Wagner's Götterdämmerung

    Michael Sanderling, Garrick Ohlsson
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Sat 28.02.2026 – 20:00
    Johannes Brahms and Richard Wagner – two Romantic giants with distinct musical voices. Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, often called a ‘symphony with soloist,’ blends piano and orchestra in perfect harmony.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Sat 28.02.26
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Piano on Sunday morning

    Michael Sanderling, Garrick Ohlsson
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Sun 01.03.2026 – 11:00
    Spend your Sunday morning in excellent company as Michael Sanderling leads the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Sun 01.03.26
    11:00
    Tickets

  • Marc Albrecht conducts Brahms

    Marc Albrecht, Martin Helmchen
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Fri 06.03.2026 and Sat 07.03.2026
    Starting in the 2026-2027 season, Marc Albrecht will take up the baton as principal conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. This season, he returns to Antwerp with music by Brahms, a composer he has admired for a long time.
    € 17,00–€ 62,00
    Fri 06.03.26
    and
    Sat 07.03.26
    Dates
    • Fri 06.03.26
      20:00
      Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Ghent
      Tickets
    • Sat 07.03.26
      15:00
      Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
      Tickets

  • Clubconcert with Ravel and Sibelius

    Nuno Coelho, Cédric Tiberghien
    BMW presents
    Thu 02.04.2026 – 20:30
    At a Club concert, experience a casual concert evening in style. Settle into your seat and enjoy some highlights of classical music
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Thu 02.04.26
    20:30
    Tickets

  • Ravel's Piano Concerto for the left hand

    Nuno Coelho, Cédric Tiberghien
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Fri 03.04.2026 – 20:00
    Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand became one of the most beautiful works in the entire piano repertoire. Pianist Cédric Tiberghien lets us fully enjoy the intriguing and challenging concerto.
    Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
    Fri 03.04.26
    20:00
    Tickets

  • Alexander Lonquich enchants with Mendelssohn

    Philippe Herreweghe, Alexander Lonquich
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Thu 30.04.2026 and Sat 02.05.2026
    With A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mendelssohn whisks you away to his enchanting fairytale world from the very first notes.
    € 17,00–€ 62,00
    Thu 30.04.26
    and
    Sat 02.05.26
    Dates
    • Thu 30.04.26
      20:00
      Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
      Tickets
    • Sat 02.05.26
      20:15
      The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
      Tickets

  • Rachmaninov with Alexander Melnikov

    Jan Söderblom, Alexander Melnikov
    Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
    Sat 16.05.2026 and Sun 17.05.2026
    After his dazzling passage at the Cathedral Concert in June 2024, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra again invites conductor Jan Söderblom. Together with pianist Alexander Melnikov, he is in charge of a dazzling First Piano Concerto by Rachmaninov
    € 17,00–€ 62,00
    Sat 16.05.26
    and
    Sun 17.05.26
    Dates
    • Sat 16.05.26
      15:00
      Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
      Tickets
    • Sun 17.05.26
      14:15
      TivoliVredenburg
      Currently unavailable