The world's most talented pianists compete in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition! Discover those who stood out during the 2025 edition.
The Queen Elisabeth Competition is a household name both in Belgium and abroad. Since its creation in the 1930s, the competition has become one of the most prestigious springboards for up-and-coming musical talent in the classical music world. Editions are held alternately for violin, piano, voice and cello.
In 2025, this famous competition will once again be dedicated to the piano, with pianists from all over the world competing for the coveted prizes of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Discover the two first prizewinners of this year’s competition at these laureate concerts!
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The concert on 28th June is organized by the Philharmonique de Namur.
Alexander Malofeev performs Prokofiev’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2, alongside Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 3.
Music and climate activism come together in this nature-inspired concert, featuring works by Smetana, Sibelius, and Say.
Two masterpieces in one evening: Rachmaninov’s renowned Piano Concerto No. 2 alongside an exceptional performance of Stravinsky’s powerful Firebird in full.
Come and experience pianist Joyce Yang in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, alongside Roderick Cox conducting Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
Pianist HaeSun Paik shines in Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, while Brahms’s monumental First Symphony showcases the full grandeur and emotional power of the orchestra.
