All the candidates who have been selected in the video preselection process can take part in the first public round. Each candidate will perform: a sonata by Luigi Boccherini, with cello accompaniment; a piece with piano accompaniment, chosen among the following works: Meditation by Nikolai Roslavets, Ballade op. 3 by Josef Suk or 3 Pièces by Nadia Boulanger; Lullaby for solo cello by Kaija Saariaho. The order of appearance of the candidates will be available on the website of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, as from Saturday 2 May. The names of the 24 semi-finalists will be announced on Saturday night 9 May, after the last performance. Presented jointly by the Queen Elisabeth Competition & Flagey € 14 > € 11