“Pure and emotional, with a rich tone.” This is how De Standaard describes violinist Sylvia Huang, laureate of the 2019 Queen Elisabeth Competition. Together with pianist Jonathan Fournel, winner of the 2021 edition, she performs Midsummer Moon, an impressionist gem by Rebecca Clarke in which echoes of Scriabin, Debussy, Vaughan Williams and English folk songs can be heard. In contrast, they present Grieg’s Second Violin Sonata, a sparkling blend of Norwegian dance, lyricism and national expression.

Queen Elisabeth was born 150 years ago, a monarch with a warm heart for music and culture. Her name lives on in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, which has been launching leading musical talents for decades. We are celebrating this anniversary with a reunion that is already historic: ten of the most iconic laureates are gathering for one day at Flagey. They will fill the building with violin, cello, piano and singing, in various constellations.

Flagey, Klarafestival, Queen Elisabeth Competition

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