First Prize
€50 000
2nd Prize
€30,000
€30,000
3rd Prize
€20,000
€20,000
4th Prize
€10,000
€10,000
5th Prize
€8,000
€8,000
6th Prize
€5,000
€5,000
7th Prize
€2,000
€2,000
8th Prize
€2,000
€2,000
9th Prize
€2,000
€2,000
Total Prize Fund
Over 130.000 Euro
Over 130.000 Euro
Special prize 30.000 NOK from Talent Norge
Special Prize: Florian Leonhard Fellowship Prize
One of the finalists of Classic Cello 2026 will be awarded a prestigious two-year loan of a fine old Italian cello, generously provided by the Florian Leonhard Fellowship (London). The recipient will be invited to the FLFV-London workshop, where the instrument will be expertly set up and adjusted to meet their individual playing style and preferences.
Special prize from Larsen Strings
2nd Prize:
New, yet to be released Cello Set
+ Personal String Consultation with Dr Thomas Zwieg
1st Prize:
New, yet to be released Cello Set
+ Personal String Workshop with Dr Thomas Zwieg
+ 1 Year Larsen Friend Status
+ 1 Year supply of Larsen cello strings
3rd Prize:
New, yet to be released Cello Set