1st round afternoon Martinikerk

In the first round, all twelve participants will play on the De Mare/Hinsz organ in Loppersum (Day 1) and on the Schnitger organ in the Martinikerk Groningen (Day 2). After Day 2, the international jury will decide which six contestants will advance to the semifinals.

The public is welcome at all events during this week. In addition to the competition rounds, there are master classes, an excursion and several concerts by international concert organists. The final of the competition is on Saturday, Aug. 3.

For the first round in the Martinikerk the admission is free.

Repertoire Day 2:

Choices from:
– Dieterich Buxtehude
Praeludium in e BuxWV 142
or
– Nicolaus Bruhns
Praeludium in G

Johann Sebastian Bach
From ‘Orgelbüchlein’ :
– Das alte Jahr vergangen ist BWV 614
– Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar BWV 607

Ludwig van Beethoven
– Adagio assai in F for Flötenuhr WoO 33a

Piet Kee
– Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme