Violon - Violin - 1980 - Viool - Violine

This vinyl release documents the 1980 Queen Elisabeth Competition, one of the world's most prestigious international music contests held annually in Brussels. It was produced to capture the competitive performances of the finalists, specifically featuring works by Sibelius, Prokofiev, Glazunov, Van Rossum, and Bartók. The recording serves as an archival record of the technical mastery demonstrated by the laureates of that year, including Yuzuko Horigome, who took first prize.

The album reflects the tradition of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, which has been recorded and broadcast since its inception to showcase emerging virtuosos. The selection of works highlights the standard concerto repertoire expected of elite violinists at the time, juxtaposed with contemporary Belgian composition in the form of Frederik Van Rossum. As a limited-distribution label production, the design is utilitarian and focused on the prestige of the institution rather than commercial art, intended primarily for attendees, archives, and connoisseurs of the classical competition circuit.