Tribute to a piano poet
Supporting tomorrow's creativity
On April 17, 2022, the music world lost one of its greatest artists. The Romanian pianist Radu Lupu passes away, leaving behind the memory of a unique touch, a musicality of rare depth and a timeless elegance.
Discreet, passionate and curious about everything, he embodied a sensitivity focused on beauty and sharing. Inspired by his humanity and his creative spirit, the Fondation Radu Lupu works to support young talents, in Switzerland and abroad, by encouraging their artistic development and growth.
Driven by the legacy of an exceptional musician, the Foundation aims to keep alive the spirit of poetry and freedom that inhabited Radu Lupu, and to offer young people the means to express the beauty of the world in turn.
The Radu Lupu Prize
The Radu Lupu Prize pays tribute to one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, whose depth of interpretation and quest for authenticity continue to inspire future generations.
Created by the Fondation Radu Lupu, this price worth CHF 20,000 aims to support and promote exceptional young artists who share the same sensitivity and artistic standards as the late master. Each edition recognizes an emerging talent whose career and musical personality embody the spirit of excellence, poetry, and truth that inspired Radu Lupu.
Radu Lupu Prize 2025
Exceptional evening
The Radu Lupu Foundation is pleased to co-organize with La Cité Bleue la second edition of the Radu Lupu Prize, in tribute to the legendary pianist who passed away in 2022. This edition has a special character, celebrating what would have been the 80e anniversary by Radu Lupu.
Le November 30, 2025 at 17:00 p.m., the winner of the 2025 Prize, Maxime Grizard, will share the stage with Vsevolod Zavidov, 2024 winner, to offer the public a rare and intense musical moment, faithful to the spirit and artistic demands of the master.