The 16th International César Franck Competition will take place on October 4–8 in the Catholic Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo, Haarlem, the Netherlands, on the four-manual “Willibrordus Organ” (Adema, 1923/1949/1971/1978).
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Franck’s birth, only compositions by him will be played during the 2022 competition. First prize is €2,500, second prize €1,500, and third prize €1,000. There is also an audience prize of €500. Finalists will be invited to give a recital in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo, Haarlem, and the winner will present a recital in De Duif, Amsterdam. Deadline for application is July 1.
The jury consists of Michel Bouvard (France), Étienne Walhain (Belgium), and Marcel Verheggen (the Netherlands). The jurors will present a recital on October 7.
For information: cesarfranckconcours.nl
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