We have been apprised of the passing of the Belgian pianist Frans Brouw, longest living prize-winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
In 1952, Frans came fourth.
The winner was Leon Fleisher.
Frans migrated to Canada in 1964.
He died on July 8 at the age of 96.
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