24/09/2024
Meet our judges: Eliane Reyes (BEL)
Eliane Reyes, invited to perform on stages across the globe, enchants audiences with her distinctive musical personality. She constantly dares to explore new paths while always preserving the delicate nuance and subtle touch that defines her artistry.
Initially instructed by her mother, she performed her first recital at the age of five and was awarded the César Franck Prize in the same year.
Her meetings with Gyorgy Cziffra at the age of ten, which resulted in her becoming the youngest laureate of his foundation in Senlis, along with her encounter with Martha Argerich at the age of fourteen, represented a pivotal moment in her development as a pianist.
She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and then trained at the “Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth” under Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden. She also attended the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, where she learned from Alan Weiss. Additionally, she completed her third cycle at the CNSM in Paris, receiving guidance from Michel Beroff, Brigitte Engerer, and Jacques Rouvier.
Eliane Reyes has received three nominations for the International Classical Music Awards and has been honored with the “Octaves” of music in Belgium in recognition of her distinguished career. A 45-minute documentary titled “Jeunes solistes, grands destins,” directed by Thierry Loreau and Pierre Barré, was dedicated to her and aired on the Belgian national television network RTBF, highlighting her musical journey.
She is also featured in a documentary focused on Clara Haskil, titled “Le mystère de l’interprète,” which was directed by Louise Productions and aired on ARTE.
In 2017, Eliane Reyes performed with the Koch Trio for the Japanese Imperial Family during the State Visit of H.R.H. The Grand Duke of Luxembourg at Akasaka Palace. She also played for Simone Veil at the European Parliament, showcased her talent at La Roque d’Anthéron, and participated in the Folles Journées de Nantes. Additionally, she performed Chopin’s second concerto at Salle Gaveau with Debora Waldman, interpreted Mozart’s “Jeunhomme” concerto with Roberto Benzi, and collaborated with Martha Argerich on Ravel’s “ma mère l’oye.”
Currently, she holds teaching positions at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris. As an honorary citizen of her native Verviers in Belgium, she made history by becoming the first Belgian pianist to be awarded the title of “Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres” in France.
