Composer Competition

Elevating Talent

For each Brussels Chamber Ensemble concert, we host a composition competition to spotlight the creative talent of the country we are celebrating—always in connection with the current EU Presidency.

We invite composers to submit original works that will have their world première at our concert. The selected piece should be a musical tribute to the featured country—reflecting its sounds, spirit, and cultural identity.

Apply for the BCE Composition Competition

Sounds of Lithuania — our composition competition for the Lithuanian Presidency concert at Flagey on 29 June 2027 — is open to composers of Lithuanian nationality. Applications close on 1 April 2027. The full rules, FAQs and the application form are on our competition page.

Past Winners

Upcoming Composition Competition

  • Spring 2027: Lithuania
  • Fall 2027: Greece
  • Spring 2028: Italy
  • Fall 2028: Latvia