In 2026, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elisabeth. As the third Queen of the Belgians (1876–1965), she was both a passionate musician and a visionary patron of the arts. She served as honorary president of the Competition from 1951 to 1963. On this page, we have gathered a selection of archive videos and photographs, which will be further expanded over time.
Audio
RTBF Podcast about the history of the Queen Elisabeth Competition - 1937 (1/9)
Le Concours d'une Reine - L'histoire du Concours Reine Elisabeth (1937-2001) - only available in French
By breaking with chronology, in a vast loop that takes us from the present to the past, from black and white to colour while revisiting moments of emotion, the documentary by Benoît Vlietinck and Michel Stockhem retraces the history of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. (French version)
Le Concours d'une Reine - L'histoire du Concours Reine Elisabeth (1937-2001) - only available in French
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