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.
1983 | Harpsichord
Laureates
Christophe Rousset
First prize
Pierre Hantaï
Second prize
Kyoko Soejima
Third prize
Borbala Dobozy
Fifth prize
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Christopher Hogwood
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Gustav Leonhardt
Trevor Pinnock
Johann Sonnleitner
Herbert Tachezi
1982 | Positive organ
Laureates
Wolfgang Zerer
Second prize
Geert Bierling
Third prize
John Finney
Third prize
Members of the jury
Robert Anderson
Odile Bailleux
Chris Dubois
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Ton Koopman
Michael Radulescu
Jean-Claude Zehnder
1982 | Organ
Laureates
Wolfgang Zerer
First prize
Guido Mayer
Second prize
Reitze Smits
Second prize
Masaaki Suzuki
Third prize
Gilles Harlé
Fourth prize
Members of the jury
Robert Anderson
Odile Bailleux
Chris Dubois
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Ton Koopman
Michael Radulescu
Jean-Claude Zehnder
1981 | Ensembles
Laureates
Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
Second prize
Members of the jury
René Clemencic
Christopher Hogwood
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Hans-Martin Linde
Judith Nelson
Jaap Schröder
1981 | Vocal & instrumental soloists
Laureates
Takashi Ogawa
Second prize
Members of the jury
René Clemencic
Christopher Hogwood
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Hans-Martin Linde
Judith Nelson
Jaap Schröder
