Belgian National Orchestra, Hermus & Meeuwsen

Contrast is the key to this afternoon. In his Third Piano Concerto, Beethoven places tension at its centre: dark energy, sharp oppositions, and a piano part that does not embellish but speaks with urgency. Nikola Meeuwsen, winner of the 2025 Queen Elisabeth Competition, brings this work to life with striking clarity, a strong sense of drama, and a hauntingly beautiful Largo at its core.