1st round morning Loppersum

In the first round of the IMOCG, 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.

Admission to the first round (as an audience member) is free.

Repertoire Day 1:

Choice of:
– Johann Jakob Froberger
Toccata in FbWV 110
or
– Johann Caspar Kerll
Toccata III in a

Franz Tunder
– Auf meinem lieben Gott

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
‘8 Fugen für Orgel oder Clavier’ F31:
– Fugue in C or in D
– Fugue in C or in E

Hugo Distler
From ‘Spielstücke für die Kleinorgel’:
– 4 Variations and Theme Elselein, liebstes Elselein