Santiago Cañón-Valencia
Queen’s Delight: 10 iconic laureates of the Queen Elisabeth Competition
Santiago Cañón-Valencia blends the lyricism of the cello with an inquisitive exploration of unfamiliar sonic realms. Since winning Third Prize at the 2017 Queen Elisabeth Competition, he has consistently juxtaposed key works from the repertoire with new compositions and his own pieces. In Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1, he pares down his instrument to its very essence. In his own compositions Ascenso Hacia Lo Profundo and Ad Noctem, a play of rhythms, timbres and textures unfolds, in which the echoes of Bach subtly resonate.
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
More information: klarafestival.be
