Ivan Fischer
(c) Alfonso Salgueiro / Philharmonie Luxembourg
The 15th Concertgebouw Prize will be presented on 16 March 2026 to the Hungarian conductor Iván Fischer. He is being recognised for his outstanding contribution to shaping the artistic identity of the Concertgebouw, having conducted more than 150 concerts there.
Simon Reinink, executive director of The Concertgebouw, commented on the awarding of the Concertgebouw Prize: « Iván Fischer is a born artist, never one to settle for routine. Everything he touches transforms into something new, as if being heard for the very first time. He always brings a wonderful sense of humour to every performance. A concert with Iván is more than just music ‒ it’s a complete experience. »
