You know something important is going on when parking spots are blocked by police, a player of the National Orchestra is all dressed up to take a telephone call, people are running to get somewhere on time, the info booth is manned with a knowledgeable young man and someone gets a lot of attention from the press.
For 75 years now, the prestigious Queen Elisabeth competition brings the best young musicians in a certain discipline to town. This year's competition is devoted to violin.
The musician with the telephone is orchestra member Bram Nolf who plays the oboe, the person being interviewed is the dad of the only Belgian participant in the competition, Marc Bouchkov.
http://www.cmireb.be/en/
http://www.bramnolf.be/nedl/biografie.php
The competition sounds interesting! I love to listen to the violin and I wish good luck to the participant!
ReplyDeleteI love the violin, too, and this looks/sounds like a great competition, Anni! Love your captures as always! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Most of the time, you can recognise the musicians on the clothing you wear.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
I love that you explain everything in so much detail, Anni!
ReplyDeleteje stond weer héél dicht bij de 'groten', Anni !
ReplyDeleteLie(f)s.
Knap dat je zo present was!
ReplyDeleteA very famous competition. I love these little glimpses of life on the fringes of it.
ReplyDeleteHallo Anni,
ReplyDeleteEen van de meest prestigieuze wedstrijden in de wereld van de klassieke muziek. We mogen er fier op zijn!
Groetjes,
Frans
Lovely 'behind the scenes'shots...
ReplyDeleteThese are top musicians, and unfortunately not as well known as rock stars.
Hallo Anni
ReplyDeleteHet altijd een mooi en interessant concours.
Groeten Bets