‘Sarah Bayens: Prix Caecilia’

Every year, the Union de la Presse Musicale chooses a ‘young musician of the year’ at the Caecilia Awards ceremony. This prestigious title gives the winners the chance to showcase their exceptional talent at Bozar. In the first edition of the Concert Croissant series, you will have the chance to get to know the violinist Sarah Bayens, winner in 2022. She was born in Turnhout and studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. A versatile performer, she shines both as a soloist and in chamber music and won Supernova 2024 with her ensemble Susato Trio. The ensemble features the talented Ukrainian pianist Markiyan Popil. Together, the two musicians perform a number of sublime pages by Mozart and Mendelssohn - sometimes described as the "Mozart of the 19th century" - as well as Bartók's lively Romanian Folk Dances.

Program change: 
Due to her selection for the Karol Lipinski International Violin Competition, Maya Levy (Prix Caecilia 2023) will not be able to take part in the concert, as previously announced.