International Buxtehude Organ Competition
6th International Buxtehude Organ Competition 2022
Sept. 23rd until Oct. 1st
International organ competition in three rounds, organised by the University of Music Lübeck and the University of Music and Theatre Hamburg for up to 20 participants at the organs in Lübeck (St. Jakobi: Stellwagen organ, Richborn positive), Hamburg (St. Katharinen: Flentrop organ) and Mölln (St. Nicolai: Scherer-Bünting organ).
Prizes
1st prize: 8,000 Euros
2nd prize: 5,000 Euros
3rd prize: 3,000 Euros
Each finalist will receive a "Finalist Diploma". The jury is not obliged to award prizes. Prizes may not be shared, but may be awarded twice. The decisions of the jury are final.
International Jury
Selection round: Franz Danksagmüller, Johannes Unger, Wolfgang Zerer
Competition: Edoardo Bellotti, Bine Bryndorf, Pieter van Dijk, Arvid Gast, Jon Laukvik (chair), Jean-Baptiste Robin, Krzysztof Urbaniak and Andreas Fischer (semifinals Hamburg/Mölln), Matthias Neumann (3rd round), Claus Fischer (music journalist, 3rd round)
Application deadline
June 1st, 2022
Competition Programme / Repertoire
Selection round
Video recording of the following programme:
- Dieterich Buxtehude: Praeludium ex e BuxWV 143
- Johann Sebastian Bach: from the Sonata VI in G major BWV 530: Lente (II) and Allegro (III)
- Georg Böhm: Capriccio
The individual works must be uncut. The recording must be uploaded by the participant on a common video platform (youtube/vimeo) (not public). The link and, if applicable, the password must be provided.
Round I
St. Jakobi Lübeck
Richborn positive
- Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: "Unter der Linden grüne"
Stellwagen organ
- Matthias Weckmann: Magnificat II. Toni
- Dieterich Buxtehude: Toccata ex d BuxWV 155 or Toccata ex F BuxWV 156
Semifinal I
St. Katharinen Hamburg
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Trio Sonata IV in D minor BWV 527 or E minor BWV 528
- Heinrich Scheidemann: "Dic nobis Maria" or "Alleluja, laudem dicite Deo nostro"
- Nicolaus Bruhns: Praeludium ex G
Semifinal II
St. Nicolai Mölln
- Hieronymus Praetorius: a Magnificat arrangement of your choice
- Samuel Scheidt: "Echo ad manuale duplex forte & lene" (SSWV 128)
- Heinrich Scheidemann: Toccata ex G (long version)
Finale
St. Jakobi Lübeck
Stellwagen organ/Richborn positive
- Franz Danksagmüller: Commissioned work for the competition (sheet music will be sent after admission to the competition)
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Praeludium et Fuge in A minor BWV 551, Trio "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr" BWV 676
- Dieterich Buxtehude Praeludium ex e BuxWV 142 or Praeludium ex g BuxWV 148
- Choral Fantasy "Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ" BuxWV 188
Conditions of competition
Application documents
The following application documents must be submitted online:
- completed application form
- Copy/scan of identity card/passport
- recommendation of the current teacher
- musical curriculum vitae with details of examinations
- artist photo (9 x 13 cm)
Deadline for all documents
June, 1st 2022
Application
see below
Admission to the competition
incl. submission of the commissioned work between June, 15th and 20th
A maximum of 20 participants born after January, 1st 1990 will be admitted. Notification of admission will be sent together with the necessary payment information for the competition between June, 15th and June 20th 2022. The entry fee is 80 Euros and must be paid after admission to the competition by July, 15th 2022.
Procedure
The competition consists of three rounds: The first round will take place in St. Jakobi zu Lübeck, just like the final round. The semifinals (2nd round) will be held in St. Katharinen zu Hamburg and in St. Nicolai zu Mölln. The competition is open to the public and may be recorded by radio and television and photographed by the press. In this case, the participants waive all rights and fees in connection therewith.
Prizes
1st prize 8.000 Euros / 2nd prize 5.000 Euros / 3rd prize 3.000 Euros. The jury is not obliged to award prizes. Prizes may not be shared, but may be awarded twice. The decisions of the jury are final.
Concerts during the competition
- MO / 26 / SEP / 22
7 pm/ St. Nicolai Mölln
with the jurors of the competition - MI / 28 / SEP / 22
7 pm / St. Katharinen Hamburg
with the jurors of the competition - FR / 30 / SEP / 22
St. Jakobi Lübeck
Finale: Public concerts with subsequent award ceremony - SA / 01 / OKT / 22
7 pm / St. Katharinen Hamburg
with the prize winners of the competition
Registrants
For the competition, registrants will be made available to participants on request. It is also permitted to bring your own registrant.
Accommodation
For participants who have reached the final, free accommodation will be arranged for the duration of further participation.
Contact
Buxtehude Organ Competition
Große Petersgrube 21
23552 Lübeck
Prof. Arvid Gast
T: +49 (0)451-1505-100
F: +49 (0)451-1505-301
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