This album is a live recording of the first round, semi-final, and final performances from the Queen Elisabeth Competition, which took place in May and June 2023.
Performer Biography
The La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, which accompanies the finalists on this album, was officially founded in 1772 by Ignace Vitzthumb, an Austrian composer and conductor.
Cultural Impact
The 2023 Queen Elisabeth Competition saw a record 412 candidates apply, indicating growing interest among young singers and the public.
Recording & Production
For the first time in the voice competition's history, the first round performances were available to stream online.
Recording & Production
The singers in the final round were accompanied by the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, conducted by its Music Director Alain Altinoglu.
Performer Biography
Alain Altinoglu, the conductor on this album, has been the Music Director of La Monnaie since 2016 and also teaches orchestral conducting at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse in Paris.
Historical Context
The Queen Elisabeth Competition, which this album documents, was dedicated to the voice for the tenth time this year.
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