Queen Elisabeth Music Competition
The Queen Elisabeth Competition is a prestigious international music competition that has been a springboard to international careers for classically trained musicians since 1937. The 2026 edition focuses on cello, marking the 150th anniversary of Queen Elisabeth's birth, the 75th anniversary of the Competition itself, and the 150th anniversary of Pablo Casals' birth. The competition consists of multiple rounds: first round (May 4-9), semi-final (May 11-16), final (May 25-30), with laureates' recitals and concerts following in June.
The page does not provide specific eligibility criteria for the 2026 Cello Competition. Candidates are selected through an application process, with 66 cellists selected for the 2026 edition.
Organization
Queen Elisabeth Music Competition
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Frequency
annual
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