Activities During the ECHO Organ Competition Jehan Crinon Leuven
As part of the ECHO Organ Competition Jehan Crinon Leuven, several inspiring side activities will take place in Leuven. Everyone is welcome to attend — whether you are an organist, student, music lover, or simply curious.
Please note that places are limited and registration is required (first come, first served).
Friday 10 July 2026
Masterclass on the Goltfuss Organ
Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk
09:00 – 12:00
A fascinating morning exploring organ music of the 16th and 17th centuries, featuring:
- Bernard Foccroulle on Organ music in the Southern Netherlands during the 17th century (music by John Bull, Peeter Cornet, Peter Philips, Abraham Van der Kerckhoven, and others)
- Juan María Pedrero on Tientos, Glosas and Diferencias: Spanish organ music in the European context of the 16th and 17th centuries
Participants may join as active players or passive listeners.
Free for organ students | €25 for others
Masterclass on the Penceler Organ
Sint-Geertruikerk
14:00 – 17:00
An afternoon dedicated to the German chorale tradition:
- Bine Katrine Bryndorf on Buxtehude – the Small Chorale Preludes
- Aurore Baal on Music and Theology in the Chorale Preludes of J.S. Bach
Participants may join as active players or passive listeners.
Free for organ students | €25 for others
Saturday 11 July 2026
Round Table by ECHO Young
Chapel Romaanse Poort (Brusselsestraat)
10:00 – 12:00
A lively discussion on:
“Creativity, participation and challenges in organ activities today”
Free access
Symposium: Historical Organ Research and Reconstruction
Chapel Romaanse Poort (Brusselsestraat)
14:00 – 16:00
Explore the latest insights into historical organ research with the symposium:
“Historical Organ Research and Reconstruction: Updates on the Crinon Project and Beyond”
Free access
Registration required
All activities are open to everyone, but registration is mandatory due to limited capacity. Please register here no later than 14 June 2026.
Register here