In May 2025, the Dutch pianist Nikola Meeuwsen won the Queen Elisabeth Competition, becoming its youngest ever winner. He presents a powerful and poetic recital featuring Bach/Brahms’s Chaconne for the Left Hand, Ravel’s refined *Le Tombeau de Couperin*, Mendelssohn’s *Variations sérieuses* and Beethoven’s explosive *Appassionata*.\r\nMeeuwsen allows the music to breathe, with a masterful control that is both serene and overwhelming.\r\n--------------------------\r\n>>> This concert is part of the highlight Unstoppable.Discover today the talents of tomorrow.They are young, driven, and ready to claim their place.--------------------------\r\nLaureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition\r\n150 years ago, Queen Elisabeth was born—a remarkable monarch with a deep passion for music and culture. Her name lives on through the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, which is also celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. This season, 30CC is putting no fewer than five memorable laureates in the spotlight.