Lyana Ulikhanyan receives prestigious Kronberg Academy Award

15-year-old Armenian cellist Lyana Ulikhanyan has received the prestigious Landgraf von Hessen Prize 2026, awarded by Germany’s Kronberg Academy.

In 2026, Lyana Ulikhanyan shared the prize with American cellist Miles Levine.

The Landgraf von Hessen Prize was established in 1994 to support the professional development of young cellists. The 2026 winners were announced during the Kronberg Academy’s Cello Masterclasses.