Laureatenconcert Viool

The Queen Elisabeth Competition is a household name at home and abroad. Since its foundation in 1937, the competition has become one of the most prestigious reference points for up-and-coming musical talent in the classical music world. Alternating editions are organised for violin, piano, voice and cello.

In May 2024, the famous Competition will again focus on the violin. The best violinists from the four corners of the world will compete in Brussels. Who will be the worthy successors of Stella Chen, Timothy Chooi and Stephen Kim?

We are very proud to be able to present two of the six laureates to the Leuven audience again this year. Accompanied by the Belgian National Orchestra and freed from all competition stress, they will perform a selection of their favourite violin pieces.

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conductor Elias Grandy

This concert is conducted by the German conductor Elias Grandy, who makes his debut with the Belgian National Orchestra.
From 2015 to 2023, Elias Grandy was music director of the Heidelberg Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra, where he significantly raised the calibre of both: with his thoughtful, innovative programming, he contributed to the city's fast-growing reputation as a vital musical centre.
Most recently, he made his debut with orchestras such as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. As of 2025, he is the chief conductor of Japan's Sapporo Symphony Orchestra.