Leading expert in Renaissance and Medieval organ music and CIOC 2024 jury member Kimberly Marshall will perform a free concert as part of the 30th anniversary of the Festival des couleurs de l’orgue français (FCOF). The program includes a blend of 16th to 18th-century repertoire from Bach, Raison, Schlick, and Muffat, as well as contemporary […]
On October 23, Belgian organist and composer Bernard Foccroulle takes the stage at l’église de l’Immaculée-Conception, to perform Dialogues entre compositions d’hier et d’aujourd’hui. The varied program features an innovative combination of early and contemporary repertoire, including works by De Grigny, Buxtehude, the 15th-century Codex Faenza (one of the first collections of organ music ever […]
David Hurd, Organist and Choirmaster at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Times Square (NYC) and acclaimed composer of organ works and liturgical music, will lead the music during the Sunday morning service (Oct. 20) at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. Dr. Hurd will be performing alongside with the choir […]
English organist and specialist in contemporary organ music Kevin Bowyer performs a concert featuring new organ music. This concert features a range of contemporary organ works, including two important Canadian composers (Claude Vivier and Paul Halley) and the North-American premiere of British composer Nancy Johnstone’s 2024 work “Splice.” Location: Ascension of Our Lord Church (Westmount) Date/Time: Saturday, […]
A rare treat awaits you on October 24 as Duo Majoya, featuring the esteemed 2024 Jury member Marnie Giesbrecht alongside Joachim Segger, grace the stage of The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. The duo will perform selections for organ and piano from their newly released album Canadian Suite Celebrations, showcasing works by acclaimed […]
Come and celebrate our 2024 prizewinners with this special gala event, including a prize ceremony (and the announcement of the winners of our special prizes, including the Richard Bradshaw Audience Prize) and performances from the top three laureates of the 6th edition of the CIOC. Tickets to the concert are by freewill donation. If you […]
As part of the 350th anniversary celebrations of the Catholic Diocese in Quebec City, world-renowned concert organist Olivier Latry will give a performance at the basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This unique event is presented by the Diocese of Quebec, in collaboration with the Canadian International Organ Competition, and with the […]
On May 16th, the Bach-Mobile will be kicking off spring with an outdoor concert in front of Montreal’s iconic Notre-Dame Basilica! Featuring two mini-performances by 2017 CIOC 3rd-Prize Winner Nicholas Capozzoli, this event is the perfect way to take advantage of the long weekend. Program Louis Vierne, Carillon de Westminster J.S. Bach, Prelude and Fugue […]
The Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC) presents the 6th edition of their triennial competition, bringing together the world’s most talented young organists. Four finalists will take the stage at the Maison symphonique de Montréal to perform iconic organ masterpieces of 18th to 21st centuries, along with a selection of unique & eclectic pieces! 15:30 – […]
The competitors show their skills with repertoire from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. 18:35 – Semi-finalist 4 : Henry Webb 19:30 – Semi-finalist 5 : Magdalena Moser
