IX^th André Dumortier  International Competition

 The IX^th edition of the Andre Dumortier International Competition will take place in TOURNAI  

from October 18 to 25, 2025.

Registration will be open soon.

30/06/2025 :                                    Deadline to send the registration dossier

15/07/2025 :                                 Publication of the names of selected candidates

18/10/2025 :                                 Drawing and meeting with the composer of the imposed work

19/10/2025 and 20/10/2025 :   First Round

21/10/2025 and 22/10/2025 :   Semi-Final

25/10/2025 :                                 Rehearsals of the finalists with the Chapelle Musicale of Tournai

25/10/2025 :                                 Final and Awards Ceremony

28/10/2025  :                                Gala recital of the three winners

Founded in 1994, the biennial Piano Competition is dedicated to André Dumortier. Achieving international status since 2003, the competition welcomes young pianists from all around the world, no older than 26 years, searching for a musical ideal Dumortier pursued. This elite performer and great teacher was awarded the Eugene Ysaÿe Competition (currently the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium) in 1938. This contemporary man, who died in 2004, captivated by ideals and spirituality, was constantly searching for the knowledge of truth and consistency. He always welcomed his students with a warm reception, demanded much from them, but also offered kindness, joy and fantasy.  read more...