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
Future Performances
Wouter Valvekens
Belgium, Piano
2021 Scholar
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Solo recital with works by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Strauss/Godowsky
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Flemish music by Tinel, Benoit, D'Hoe, amongst others
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With Leon Blekh and Amy Norrington
Programme
Chamber music on period instruments, with the following programme:F. Chopin: Sonata for piano and cello, op. 65
C. Schumann: 3 Romanzen, op. 22
F. Mendelssohn: Piano trio op. 49
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Song recital with Elke Janssens
Songs by Schubert, Wolf, Strauss, Schumann
Solo works by Enric Granados -
With Elias Agsteribbe @ArtA'A Aalter
Chamber music recital with Elias Agsteribbe, works for bassoon and piano
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Tolkowsky Piano Concerto with Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and conductor Karel Deseure
Symphonic works by Sternefeld and Desimpelaere