We're hosting a special Facebook Live press conference on our upcoming competition. Artistic Director Jean-Willy Kunz will present updates on the competition and reveal the names of the 16 young organists who have been chosen to compete in Montréal from a group of 58 applicants representing 24 countries.
Hosted by Claude Lussier and featuring a Q&A with 2011 first-prize winner Christian Lane and 2017 third-prize winner Nicholas Capozzoli. Tune in on our Facebook page May 21 at 2 PM EST.
Geat news! The acclaimed documentary 'Pipe Dreams' is streaming free of charge on CBC Gem. Now's your chance to relive the excitement of the 2017 CIOC!
We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Gilbert, who passed away April 16, 2020, in Québec City. A renowned organist, harpsichordist, musicologist, and pedagogue, his contributions to the music scene in Canada and worldwide are truly immense, and he will be greatly missed.