Leuven welcomes the first international Jehan Crinon Organ Competition, in collaboration with Leuven Orgelstad and ECHO. The competition takes place on two exceptional instruments: the historic Goltfuss organ (1692) and the Contius organ (2022).
A total of 38 young organists from around the world applied, of whom twelve have been selected to participate in the live rounds, with repertoire ranging from the 16th century to the present day. Technique, musical vision, and programmatic coherence are central to the competition.
The international jury consists of Bernard Foccroulle (chair), Juan-Maria Pedrero, Bine Bryndorf, Luc Ponet, and Aurore Baal.
Programme
8 July
10:00 – 13:30 – Round 1a (Day 1), St John the Baptist Church
14:30 – 18:00 – Round 1b (Day 1), St Michael’s Peace Church
20:00 – Opening concert, St Michael’s Peace Church
Wouter Dekoninck (organ), Madoka Nakamaru & Yun Kim (violin), Sojeong Im (soprano)
9 July
10:00 – 13:30 – Round 1a (Day 2), St John the Baptist Church
14:30 – 18:00 – Round 1b (Day 2), St Michael’s Peace Church
20:00 – Concert by Juan-Maria Pedrero & Bernard Foccroulle, St John the Baptist Church
10 July, 20:00 – Concert by Bine Bryndorf, Aurore Baal & Luc Ponet, St Michael’s Peace Church
11 July, 17:30 – Competition Final
Announcement of the winners and award of the audience prize
12 July, 11:45 – Peace Mass
In collaboration with the parish, concluding the competition weekend.