Queen Elisabeth Competition 2018: Voice

As patron, Queen Mathilde attended a large part of the concerts of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. In 2018 the QEC was dedicated to classical singing.

Mathilde also wrote an introduction to the program.

Tuesday 1 May 2018

Queen Mathilde & Prince Emmanuel (12) attended concerts of the first round at Flagey in Brussels.

Melissa Maas acted as lady-in-waiting.

Friday 4 May 2018

Queen Mathilde & Princess Eléonore (10) attended concerts of the semi finals at Flagey in Brussels.

Clotilde Boël acted as lady-in-waiting.

Saturday 5 May 2018

Queen Mathilde attended concerts of the semi finals and the announcement of the finalists at Flagey in Brussels.

Laurence de Ghellinck acted as lady-in-waiting.

Wednesday 9 May 2018

As patron, Queen Mathilde hosted a lunch for the jury members of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, at the royal palace in Brussels. She was joined by King Philippe.

Thursday 10 May 2018

Queen Mathilde & King Philippe attended the concerts of the finale week at Bozar in Brussels.

Saturday 12 May 2018

Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth (16) and Prince Gabriel (14) attended the last concerts of the finale week, followed by the announcement of the winner at Bozar in Brussels.

Around midnight German baritone Samuel Hasselhorn was proclaimed the winner of this edition.

15 May 2018

Queen Mathilde handed out the awards to the laureates at the Music Chapel of Argenteuil.

4 June 2024

King Philippe & Queen Mathilde attended the final concert of the Competition at Bozar in Brussels.

Melissa Maas acted as lady-in-waiting.