Meet the Classical:NEXT 2026 Jury!

Announcing the global experts shaping the next edition.

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We are proud to reveal the international Jury for the next edition of Classical:NEXT: eight distinguished, international leaders from different fields and regions, who will curate the programme for Budapest:

Cristina Uruc, Executive Director, Enescu Festival & President, European Association of Artist Managers (Romania)
David Zsoldos, Founder & CEO, Papageno (Hungary);
Kelly Lovelady, Conductor (Australia/UK)
Louis Siu, Executive Artistic Director, Toolbox Percussion (Hong Kong/UK)
Nathaly Ossa, Cultural Manager (Colombia)
Samu Gryllus, Composer (Hungary/Austria)
Sebastián Errázuriz, Composer, Conductor & Producer (Chile)
Sophia Rahman, Pianist & Artistic Director, Whittington Festival (UK)

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The Call for Programme Proposals is still open, we’re looking for the most innovative ideas for Showcases, Conference sessions, and Project Pitches from community submissions until Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Submit your idea

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