Miguel Iglesias Lista (2002, Spain) began his musical journey at the age of seven. By the age of 10, he had already embarked on a concert career, captivating audiences with his artistry. He gained recognition through performances at prestigious events such as the ‘Peregrinos Musicales’ festival in 2016 and ‘Novos Talentos Musicais’ in 2017, appearing in renowned venues including the Teatro Principal de Santiago and the Auditorio de Galicia. Currently pursuing advanced studies at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam under Professor Frank van de Laar, Miguel completed his Bachelor’s degree with the highest honors. Previously, he studied with distinguished mentors Alexander Gold and Cristina López, who played an integral role in his development. Miguel has achieved success in numerous competitions, including the Campillos International Piano Competition (2023), Ciudad de Albacete Piano Competition (2022), and the Ibiza International Competition (2017). He has also received prestigious awards such as Galicia’s Extraordinary Award of Academic Achievement and multiple scholarships from the Xunta de Galicia. His artistry has been further enriched through masterclasses with renowned pianists like Eldar Nebolsin, Hannes Minnaar and Josep Colom.

Repertoire:

Quarter Finals
L. van Beethoven – Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2 No. 3
K. van Baaren – Sonatina
A. Scriabin – Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30

Semi Finals
W.A. Mozart – Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478
R. Schumann – Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
M. Balakirev – Islamey

Finals
J.P. de Graaff – Lock, Stock, and Barrel
L. van Beethoven, Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58