Royal Conservatory, Antwerp
Royal Academy of Music, London

First prize, Belfius Classics competition
Finalist at the International VriendenCultuurPrijs Theaters Tilburg
Second prize, International André Charlier Piano Competition
Third prize, César Franck International Piano Competition
First prize, and two special prizes, International Paços Premium Competition

After the difficulties of the past year and a half, it was such a joy to be able to go to Provence and spend a week working intensively with such a generous musician and person like Imogen Cooper. At a time where worries and concerns seemed to take the upper hand, spending a week focussing solely on music and emptying the mind of all else felt like a fantastic experience. Immediately after arriving one feels completely immersed in the beautiful environment – absolutely ideal for creative work. I am beyond grateful to Imogen and the Trust for giving me this experience. Thank you.’

Contact details: wouter.valvekens@gmail.com
woutervalvekens.com

Wouter  Valvekens

Belgium, Piano
2021 Scholar

Future Performances

  • With Mona Verhas (violin)

    Programme:

    Beethoven: Sonata for piano and violin no. 7 in c minor, op. 30 no. 2

    Schubert: Fantasy for piano in violin in C, D. 934

  • Mechels Kamerorkest with conductor Piet Van Bockstal and soloist Wouter Valvekens

    Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto no. 5

    Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande

    Bizet: Symphony in C

  • Mechels Kamerorkest, conductor Piet Van Bockstal, soloists Wouter Valvekens (piano), Charlotte Wajnberg (voice)


    Programme

    Berlioz: Les nuits d'été

    Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto no. 5

    Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande

    Bizet: Symphony in C

  • Duo Recital with Mona Verhas (violin), Wouter Valvekens (piano)

    Programme
    F. Schubert: Fantasy for piano and violin in C major

    R. Strauss: Sonata for violin and piano in E flat major