The 5th edition of the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition took place in 1953. It was the inaugural edition of its composition competition.
| Winner | Composition | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize |  Michał Spisak | Serenade for Orchestra |
| 2nd Prize | Symphonic Dances | |
| 3rd Prize |  Carlo Franci | Concerto for Orchestra |
| 4th Prize | Symphony | |
| 5th Prize | Symphony No. 2 Prélude a la Nouvelle Journée | |
| 6th Prize |  Michel Ciry | Le Mystère de Jésus |
| 7th Prize | Composition No. 1 | |
| 8th Prize | Symphony No. 3 | |
| 9th Prize | Symphony No. 2 | |
| 10th Prize |  Luctor Ponse | Symphony No. 1 |
Jean Absil Nadia Boulanger Marcel Cuvelier (chairman)
Sem Dresden
Camargo Guarnieri Léon Jongen Gian Francesco Malipiero Frank Martin Aloys Mooser Andrzej Panufnik Marcel Poot
Domingo Santa Cruz