Aged 19, she is the only Belgian candidate in this edition.
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Co-head of MAD, journalist at the Culture department
By Gaëlle MouryPublished on 05/9/2024 at 9:52 p.m.
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Llaunched Monday afternoon in the presence of Queen Mathilde, the first test of the 20e session of the Queen Elisabeth Competition dedicated to the violin is already entering its second half. And this Thursday evening, the session was a little special since it was the one where Pauline van der Rest, the only Belgian violinist selected this year, performed. So much so that we felt, at Studio 4 in Flagey, a certain excitement on this Ascension Day, with a particularly full room and soon in delirium. “Being the only Belgian candidate inevitably adds additional pressure,” confided to Evening the candidate before the start of the Competition. “But I also get a lot of support and encouragement from all sides, which is really nice. »
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