The 6th Dávid Popper International Cello Competition in Várpalota ended on 22 November. This year the two-round contest attracted entries from 77 competitors from 24 countries. Young cellists arrived from many parts of Europe as well as the USA, China, South Korea, Brazil and Australia. There were 14 entrants from Hungary, three of them – Eszter Karasszon, Mátyás Hotzi, Hagiwara Riku – from the Liszt Academy.

The master class focuses on the works of György Kurtág and György Ligeti.

Ágnes Dobszay, head of the Church Music Department, was presented with the important education award.

Internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy is holding a master course 7-9 December for Liszt Academy students.

Sandra Shapiro, professor of piano at Cleveland Institute of Music is holding a master course 1 December 2015 at the Liszt Academy for students of piano and for chamber ensembles with pianist members.

Ivan Ženatý, professor of violin at Cleveland Institute of Music is holding a master course 1 December 2015 at the Liszt Academy for students of violin and for chamber ensembles with string members.