Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition 2026: Winners and Results
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At a glance
- Cellist Ettore Pagano has been named the first-prize winner of the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition.
- The 2026 edition of the competition marked the 75th anniversary of the institution, which remains one of the most significant benchmarks for emerging classical musicians globally.
- Among the top performers in the final round, cellist Kim Tae-yeon secured second place in the competition.
Cellist Ettore Pagano has been named the first-prize winner of the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition. The victory comes as the prestigious event concludes its cello cycle in Brussels.
The 2026 edition of the competition marked the 75th anniversary of the institution, which remains one of the most significant benchmarks for emerging classical musicians globally.
Among the top performers in the final round, cellist Kim Tae-yeon secured second place in the competition.
Japanese cellist Kitamura was awarded fifth prize in the Brussels contest.
The finale of the 75th anniversary celebration brought together international talent to compete for the top honors in the cello category, concluding a rigorous series of performances.