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The eighth edition of the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition took place in 1957 and was the second one devoted to composition. A specific format in two categories was implanted, and Polish composer Michał Spisak, who had won the inaugural edition, successfully defended the title in the chamber orchestra category.
| Works for symphonic orchestra | Works for chamber orchestra | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Composition | Winner | Composition | |
| 1st Prize | | Concerto for Orchestra | | Concerto Giocoso |
| 2nd Prize | | Variations for Orchestra | | Fresque |
| 3rd Prize | | Concerto for Orchestra | | Esquisses |