MA Competition
In 2026, the next edition of MA Competition for Harpsichord takes place.
Applications closed. The first round will be streamed online on 15, 16 and 17 May 2026.
Watch the first round?
Stream the first round of the competition here:
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us on
→ competition@mafestival.be.
→ competition@mafestival.be.
Jury MA Competition 2026
During MA Competition 2026, the jury will be:
Korneel Bernolet (president)
Jean Rondeau
Béatrice Martin
Richard Egarr
Mitzi Meyerson
Hall of fame
Ontdek de winnaars van MA Competition door de jaren heen.
1989 | Pianoforte Mozart
Laureates
Wolfgang Brunner
Second prize
Therea Bogard
Fourth prize
Guido Mayer
Fourth prize
Junko Miyasaka
Fifth prize
Wolfgang Brunner
Audience prize
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Gustav Leonhardt
Johann Sonnleitner
Jos van Immerseel
Glen Wilson
1989 | Harpsichord
Laureates
Nicholas Parle
First prize
Jovanka Marville
Third prize
Kenneth Weiss
Third prize
Nicholas Parle
Radio 3
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Gustav Leonhardt
Johann Sonnleitner
Jos van Immerseel
Glen Wilson
1988 | Organ J.S. & C.Ph.E. Bach
Laureates
Bine Katerine
Second prize
Gerhard Grann
Second Prize
Naoko Imai
Fourth prize
Gerhard Gnann
Audience Award
Michael Kitzinger
Improvisation prize
Members of the jury
James David Christie
Xavier Darasse
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Ton Koopman
Leo Krämer
Michael Radulescu
1987 | Vocal & instrumental soloists
Laureates
Jan De Winne (traverso)
Second prize
Barbara Karst (recorder)
Fourth prize
Members of the jury
Anthony Bailes
Jessica Cash
Bruce Dickey
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Piet Kuijken
Marcel Pérès
Nigel Rogers
Jordi Savall
Paul Van Nevel
1986 | Pianoforte Mozart
Laureates
Geoffrey Lancaster
First prize
Bart Van Oort
First prize
Yoshiko Kojijma
Second prize
Gianni Gambi
Third prize
Bart Van Oort
Audience Award
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Gustav Leonhardt
Scott Ross
Herbert Tachezi
Jos van Immerseel
