The Cité Bleue is honoured to host the second edition of the Radu Lupu Prize, a tribute to the legendary Romanian pianist who passed away in 2022. This edition is particularly significant, as 30 November 2025 would have marked the 80th birthday of this exceptional performer.
Renowned for his deeply introspective and poetic approach, Radu Lupu made his mark on music history with his inimitable interpretations of works by Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms. His playing, with its rare expressive intensity, inspired several generations of musicians and continues to fuel the imagination of many performers today.
This year, the 2025 Radu Lupu Prize was awarded to the young cellist Maxime Grizard, whose musical maturity, depth of expression and artistic sensitivity are in keeping with the spiritual legacy of the great pianist. Trained with Claire Oppart, as well as at the Zurich University of the Arts with Thomas Grossenbacher, after a remarkable career at the Paris Conservatoire, Maxime Grizard has established himself as one of the most promising figures of the new generation of instrumentalists.
He will be accompanied on the piano by Vsevolod Zavidov, winner of the first edition of the Radu Lupu Prize, for a recital that promises to be a vibrant tribute to one of the greatest performers of the 20th century. Together, they will bring to life at La Cité Bleue the spirit of listening, freedom and poetry that was at the heart of Radu Lupu's art.
Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 5pm
Tickets Price B
Category 1 Category 2
Full Price 45.- 35.-
AVS/Unemployment 35.- 25.-
Young & Students (<26 ans) 25.- 15.-
Carte 20ans/20francs 20.- 15.-
AI/Reduced Mobility 20.-
About 1 hour
In cooperation with Fondation Radu Lupu
All audiences
Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 4 p.m.
Presentation of the concert by Philippe Cassard
