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.
1980 | Basso continuo
Laureates
Glen Wilson
Second prize
Masaaki Suzuki
Second prize
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Robert Kohnen
Gustav Leonhardt
Johann Sonnleitner
Herbert Tachezi
1980 | Harpsichord
Laureates
Glen Wilson
Second prize
Beatrice Berstel
Third prize
Charlotte Mattax
Third prize
Malcolm Proud
Fourth prize
Ketil Haugsand
Fifth prize
Members of the jury
Kenneth Gilbert
Robert Kohnen
Gustav Leonhardt
Scott Ross
Johann Sonnleitner
Herbert Tachezi
1977 | Harpsichord
Laureates
Françoise Lengellé
Third prize
Michel Kiener
Fourth prize
Christopher Kite
Fourth prize
Françoise Lengellé
Audience Award
Members of the jury
Isolde Ahlgrimm
Christiane Jaccottet
Johan Huys
President of the jury
Gustav Leonhardt
Herbert Tachezi
Colin Tilney
Jos van Immerseel
1978 | Ensembles
Laureates
Duo J. Cohan & St. Stubbs
Second prize
Collegium Musicum Budapest
Third prize
Les Enemis Confus
Third prize
Members of the jury
Anner Bijlsma
Barthold Kuijken
Hans-Martin Linde
Colin Tilney
Paul Van Nevel
1979 | Organ
Laureates
James David Christie
First prize
Michael Kapsner
Second prize
Karol Golebiowski
Third prize
Robert Bates
Fourth prize
Wolfgang Glüxam
Fourth prize
James David Christie
Audience Award
Members of the jury
Nicholas Danby
Xavier Darasse
Ton Koopman
Bernard Lagacé
Michael Radulescu
Gabriel Verschraegen
