24/03/2023

The Queen Elisabeth Competition would like to pay tribute to Bernard de Launoit, who passed away on Thursday 23 March.

CEO and Executive President of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, he was close to the Competition, as a committed administrator, but also through the unique link that binds his family and the Competition. Grandson of its founder, son of its former President and brother of the current Vice-President, he has always been keen to share his passion for music and share his experience and dynamism with young musicians at the dawn of their career. He actively contributed to the profound reform of the Music Chapel and strengthened its international reputation. All our heartfelt thoughts and most sincere condolences go out to his family and to our colleagues at the Music Chapel.