Welcome to The IX International Liszt Ferenc Competition – Malaysia Preliminary Round 2026 (ILFCMY26), an international music competition dedicated to celebrating artistic excellence, individuality, and the enduring legacy of Franz Liszt.
ILFCMY26 provides a professional and inclusive platform for young musicians, emerging artists, and passionate performers from around the world to showcase their musical journey. Open to participants across multiple disciplines, this competition is designed to encourage expressive freedom, technical mastery, and authentic musicianship—beyond labels, genres, or specialisations.
As an official preliminary round of the International Liszt Ferenc Competition, ILFCMY26 upholds high artistic standards through a transparent judging process led by internationally respected adjudicators. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable performance experience, receive professional evaluation, and take a meaningful step onto the global classical music stage.
Whether you are a pianist, string player, vocalist, music educator, or ensemble, ILFCMY26 welcomes diverse musical voices united by a shared passion for performance and artistic growth.
We invite you to join us for ILFCMY26, where different musicians, different goals, and different stories come together—on the same stage.
