International piano competition André Dumortier

CIAD

9th edition from 19 to 25 october 2025

Tournai, Belgium.

Dear Competitors,

Sunday October 19 sees the opening of the 9th edition of the Concours International André Dumortier.

We look forward to meeting you.

The draw for the order of passage of the competitors will take place tomorrow, Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 PM at the Conservatory of the city of Tournai, 2 place Reine Astrid in the presence of the competitors.

The running order and schedule will be published online.

The first round will extend over Sunday and Monday.
The competitors will present themselves at the Conservatoire 1 hour before their audition to know the jury’s choice between the 2 studies they proposed.

A piano will be made available to them on site.

André Dumortier

The CIAD, a biennial piano competition created in tribute to André Dumortier, aims to welcome young pianists under the age of 26 who strive for the musical ideals of this elite performer and renowned teacher. Dumortier was a laureate of the 1938 Eugène Ysaÿe Competition, which later became the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium.

Since 2003, the competition has brought together nearly 160 pianists from 26 countries worldwide.

Its 9th edition will take place in Tournai, Belgium, from October 19 to 25, 2025.

The jury consists of internationally renowned pianists.

An original, unpublished contemporary music piece is provided to the candidates by its composer. Finalists will be accompanied by the symphony orchestra of the Chapelle Musicale de Tournai.

Prizes

1st Prize - André Dumortier Grand International Prize

Claire and Michel Lemay Fund Prize
with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation

10.000€

The André Dumortier Grand International Prize winner will receive an engagement proposal for a concert with orchestra as part of the 2026 season at the Chapelle Musicale de Tournai as well as a récital at the Festival Musical du Hainaut.