Queen Elisabeth Competition 2014 : Voice
10 May 2017 - 02 Jun 2017
One of the most highly-rated tests in world music circles, every year the competition brings together thousands of expert music-lovers in search of impeccable aural sensations. It should be said that the participants are already established as young talents ready to soar on the international scene. As for the audience, it never hesitates to stand and applaud wholeheartedly when a performance has its unanimous approval.
The first round and the semi-final will take place at Flagey (Studio 4). The Final will take place at Center for Fine Arts.
First Round
73 candidates have been admitted to the first public round. From 14 to 16 May, the singers will perform with piano accompaniment.
Semi-final voice
The semi-final will take place from 18 to 20 May. The candidates prepare two coherent recital programmes, each lasting about 25 minutes and including no more than two works by the same composer. Each semi-finalist will perform the recital programme chosen by the jury from the two recital programmes proposed.
Final voice
Each evening from 28 to 31 May, three of the 12 finalists will perform. They will be accompanied by the La Monnaie/De Munt Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roland Böer.
Closing concert voice 2014
The closing concert will take place at Bozar on Tuesday 10 June 2014 at 8 PM with the first six laureates and the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Liège Wallonie.