The 17th International César Franck Competition will take place on April 14–18, 2026, in the Catholic Cathedral and Basilica of St. Bavo, Haarlem, the Netherlands, on the Willibrordus organ (Joseph Adema, 1921–1923, with revisions in the 1970s through 1990s, four manuals, 85 stops). Compositions of César Franck and Louis Vierne will be featured. First prize is €2,500; second prize, €1,500; third prize, €1,000. An audience prize is €500.
The jury consists of Vincent Dubois (France), Ignace Michiels (Belgium), and Marcel Verheggen (Netherlands). They will present a recital on April 17. Deadline for application is February 1. A maximum of ten candidates will be invited to perform in the first round on April 14.
For further information: willibrordushttps://willibrordusorgel.nl/category/cesar-franck-concoursorgel.nl/category/cesar-franck-concours.
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