It has been the 6th edition that this international award brings to Porto some of the most promising young cellists of Europe, representing prestigious schools and conservatories. After the qualifying rounds with recitals, three finalists performed at Sala Suggia with Orquestra Sinfónica Casa da Música, interpreting challenging concertos for cello and orchestra.
Watch and hear Elia play at the contest in Porto
Read the Portuguese article about Elia’s triumph
Congratulations Elia, from the whole school and especially your teacher Jeroen Reuling.