César Franck Young Talents & Orchestra Festival 2026

In collaboration with the Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition & DGArtes

About the Festival

Our mission is to inspire and support young pianists by giving them an international stage to grow and push their limits. Through masterclasses, solo performances, and the unique chance to play with an orchestra, the CFYTO Festival helps them develop musically and professionally.

By bringing together talented musicians, experienced mentors, and a prestigious concert venue, our aim is to create an experience that strengthens both their skills and artistic expression.

General Information

MASTERCLASSES:

• Each participant will receive 6 masterclasses as follows:

  • 5 lessons of 45 minutes with Prof. Raskin, Prof. Teixeira Lopes & Prof. Vanden Eynden

  • 1 meeting with Maestro Vahan Mardirossian, conductor of the orchestra, or 1 extra lesson with Prof. Teixeira Lopes, Prof. Vanden Eynden or Prof. Raskin, if you choose not to play with orchestra

• The masterclasses will start on the 26th of February and the participants will receive the schedule prior to their arrival.

• Location: Lijsterbessenbomenlaan 3, 1950 Kraainem, Belgium

CONCERTS:

• Solo Concert:

  • Date: 5th of March 2026

  • Location: 2018 Antwerp

  • Performance of maximum 10 minutes per participant

• Concert with Orchestra:

  • Date: 1st of March 2026

  • Location: GC De Lijsterbes Kraainem

  • One movement of a concerto from the list below

  • The rehearsals will be held at the concert venue

Application Information

Application Deadline: 1st of February 2026
Application Procedure: fill out the Form via https://forms.fillout.com/t/cNp6DXyn9Nus

ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - ORCHESTRA PROJECT

• 5 lessons of 45 minutes (with Prof. Raskin, Prof. Teixeira Lopes & Prof. Vanden Eynden) + 1 meeting with Mto. Mardirossian

• Concert Opportunities:

  • Participation in the solo concert on Thursday, March 5 of maximum 10 minutes

  • Participation in an audition prior to the concert with orchestra, with the 2 piano concerto performance

  • Participation in the orchestra concert on Sunday, March 1 (with one movement of a concerto)

• Daily Practice Time

• Access to all the masterclasses free of charge

ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - SOLO PROJECT

• 6 lessons of 45 minutes

• Participation in the solo concert on Thursday, March 5 (maximum 15 minutes)

• Daily Practice Time

• Access to all the masterclasses free of charge

PASSIVE PARTICIPANT

• Possibility to attend all masterclasses as an auditor

• Free Admission to all the concerts

Information - Concert With Orchestra

Concerto List:

• Bach D & F Minor Concerto

• Haydn D Major Concerto

• Mozart K. 414, K. 271, K. 595 or K. 466

• Beethoven Concerto Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5

• Chopin Concerto Nos. 1 or 2

• Grieg Concerto

• Schumann Piano Concerto

• Saint-Saëns 2nd Piano Concerto

• Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto

The rehearsal with orchestra is planned on the 1st of March.
Participants may propose a concerto outside the provided list; however, approval is not guaranteed, as it requires the conductor’s agreement.

Each participant can perform only one movement of a concerto. Should a participant wish to perform multiple movements, this is possible at an additional cost.
Please reach out to the office (office@cfipc.com) for further details.

Pricing Details

Masterclass fees:

ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - ORCHESTRA PROJECT - EUR 800

ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - SOLO PROJECT - EUR 500

PASSIVE PARTICIPANT - EUR 100

+ CFIPC Administration fee - EUR 100

The course fee together with the administration fee shall be sent via BANK TRANSFER by February 1st, 2026 or in cash at the arrival (please note that the masterclass fee is non-refundable and that applying is legally binding).

Account Name: Interpretation.eu
Bank: ING Belgium
IBAN: BE71 3630 7938 7769
BIC: GEBABEBB
Address: Avenue des Sorbiers 6, 1950 Kraainem, Belgium

The subject of the bank transfer must be clearly stated with: Name of participant + the type of masterclass you choose.

Refund policy:

If cancelling after February 1st, there will be no refund.

Additional Details

Practice Rooms

Practice rooms will be available close to where the masterclasses will be held, with the possibility to book additional practice time. More information will follow after the registration.

Concert Tickets

Each participant will receive one free ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased by contacting office@cfipc.com, subject to availability.
Please note that seating is very limited and tickets may sell out quickly.

Accommodation

Once you have completed your application, the office will contact you with some possible accommodation options close to the venues.

Contact

Email: office@cfipc.com
On Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/cfipc