QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION 2026
Launched in 2017, the cello edition of the notorious Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition is already in its third year. For its gala concert tour, two out of the first-three prize-winners will perform major cello concertos, accompanied by the musicians of the OPRL. An exceptional opportunity to discover the young talents of tomorrow.
Programme
SAINT-SAËNS, Cello Concerto No. 1 (Tae-Yeon Kim, 2nd Prize)
DVOŘÁK, Cello Concerto No. 2 (Ettore Pagano, 1st Prize)
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