Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

the queen elisabeth music chapel, which has been a public utility foundation since 2009, was set up in 1939. in 2004, its purpose was completely transformed and is nowadays based on two aspects: 1. high-level training in five disciplines (singing, violin, piano, cello and chamber music) with the assistance of masters in residence. there will be six great names in classical music working with the chapel and its young musicians: josé van dam, augustin dumay, maria joao pires, abdel rahman el bacha, gary hoffman and the artemis quartet. 2. professional involvement by means of a network of cultural partners in belgium (bozar, flagey, monnaie, major orchestras, etc.) and partners from all over the world. 200 concerts were produced, coproduced or initiated by the chapel in the 2012-2013 season. every year, the chapel welcomes more than 60 talented young people in residence (21 nationalities in the 13-14 season). the chapel’s aim is to be among the best training institutions for talented youn