Müpa Budapest opens a new chapter when it comes unearthing new talent
3 November 2025
The Solti International Conducting Competition is being jointly organised by Müpa and Hungarian public media in collaboration with prestigious domestic and international partners.
In the autumn of 2026, the Solti International Conducting Competition will take place, thanks to collaboration between Müpa Budapest and Hungarian public media, and will involve prestigious domestic and international partners. Hungarian Television’s International Conducting Competition was one of the most important forums for young conductors for decades; with a view to reviving this tradition, the competition taking place between October 1 and 10 offers an opportunity for conductors aged 18-35 from all over the world to prove themselves in the Hungarian concert halls with the finest acoustics as they lead top domestic symphony orchestras in front of the most renowned representatives of the profession.
The competition is named after Sir Georg Solti, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, whose career remains exemplary to this day: beyond expertise in his field, his legacy reminds us of the importance of personality, humility in the service of music, and the ability to build community and forge international dialogue. Throughout his life, he consistently supported young, aspiring musicians, holding master classes and setting young conductors, singers and instrumental soloists on the path to the world’s most prestigious podiums. The mission of the competition is to ensure that future conductors are not only excellent musicians, but also influential leaders of their ensembles and genuine cultural ambassadors.
