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Thu
06.08.2026

Finale

MA Competition

Today we hear the competition's five best harpsichordists. In this final round, accompanied by the strings of Il Gardellino, each candidate performs three works, culminating in Ligeti's Passacaglia Ungherese. The winner receives a cash prize, a concert at the MA Festival 2027 and a recording on the prestigious Ricercar label. It is possible to enter or leave the hall between the different candidates.

The ceremony is at 23:00.

With music by:

Option 1:

Compulsory work: G. Ligeti: Passacaglia Ungherese

J. S. Bach: Toccata in E minor (BWV 914) OR in g (BWV 915) OR Toccata in G major (BWV 916)

J. Haydn: Concerto in F (Hob. XVIII:3) OR Concerto in G major (Hob. XVIII:4)

Option 2:

Compulsory work: G. Ligeti: Passacaglia Ungherese

W.F. Bach: a selection of Polonaises

J. S. Bach: Concerto in E major (BWV 1053) OR Concerto in D major (BWV 1054)

Bereikbaarheid

Met de fiets

The Concertgebouw is easy to reach from cycling junctions 46 or 49.

There is a bicycle parking available next to the Concertgebouw: Bicycle Parking Centrum - Zand.

Met het openbaar vervoer

Bruges station is a 750m walk away (±10min).

The nearest bus stop is't Zand, which is located next to the Concertgebouw.

Met de wagen

The nearest car park is parking't Zand.

You can park for free at the peripheral car parks (P+R).

Ride with other festival visitors via Slinger.

tickets
€32
duration

18:00 - 23:30

venue

Concertgebouw Brugge, Concertzaal

't Zand 34, Brugge

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It is possible to enter or leave the hall between the different candidates.

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