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
14:00 – 17:30 – 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
9:30 – 12:30 – Masterclass by Bernard Foccroulle & Juan-Maria Pedrero, St John the Baptist Church
14:00 – 17:00 – Masterclass by Bine Katrine Bryndorf & Aurore Baal, St Geertrui Church
20:00 – Concert by Bine Bryndorf, Aurore Baal & Luc Ponet, St Michael’s Peace Church
11 July
10:00 – 12:00 – Round table by ECHO Young, Chapel Romaanse Poort (Brusselsestraat)
14:00 – 16:00 – Symposium, Chapel Romaanse Poort (Brusselsestraat)
17:30 – Competition Final and announcement of the winners, St Michael’s Peace Church
12 July, 11:45 – Peace Mass
In collaboration with the parish, concluding the competition weekend.
In addition to the competition, the programme includes concerts, masterclasses, a round-table discussion and a symposium, all of which are open to the public. This makes the event a diverse meeting place for young musicians, researchers, students and music lovers.