The LOTTE Foundation for Arts and the Korean Organists Association announce the Third International Organ Competition of Korea, to take place February 12–21, 2027, in Seoul (LOTTE Concert Hall, Rieger organ, four manuals) and Bucheon (Bucheon Arts Center, Casavant organ, four manual), South Korea.
The competition is open to organists of all nationalities born on or after February 1, 1997. First prize is 11,000,000 KRW, an engagement with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, and a recital at LOTTE Concert Hall. Second prize is 5,000,000 KRW; third prize, 3,000,000 KRW; with special prizes at 1,000,000 KRW.
The jury for the final round consists of Ben van Oosten (Netherlands, chair), Thierry Escaich (France), Rie Hiroe (Japan), Nathan Laube (United States), and Sohyun Park (South Korea). Deadline for application is May 31.
For information: https://www.lotteconcerthall.com/eng/competition/Intro
Rieger organ, LOTTE Concert Hall, Seoul, Korea