Leuven welcomes the first international Jehan Crinon Organ Competition, organized 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 all over the world have applied, of whom twelve have been selected to compete in three rounds, presenting repertoire ranging from the 16th century to the present day. Technique, musical vision, and programmatic coherence are central to the competition.
The competition concludes with a public final and a Peace Mass, forming a musical and connecting closing moment.
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 – First round, St John the Baptist Church
14:30 – 18:00 – First round, 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 – First round, St John the Baptist Church
14:30 – 18:00 – First round, 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 – Final round
Announcement of the winners and presentation of the audience prize
12 July
11:45 – Peace Mass
In collaboration with the parish, as the closing moment of the competition weekend