César Franck Young Talents & Orchestra Festival 2026

 

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.

Festival Calendar

Masterclasses with Prof. Philippe Raskin & Prof. Álvaro Teixeira Lopes

Dates: February 26 - March 7, 2026 (flexible arrival date)

Location: Lijsterbessenbomenlaan 3, 1950 Kraainem

Concerts with Orchestra

Dates: Sunday, March 1, 2026 & Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

Location: GC De Lijsterbes (Lijsterbessenbomenlaan 6, 1950 Kraainem) & BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles)

Solo Recital

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location: 2018 Antwerp


Participation Projects

Note for all 1-st prizewinners: As a token of appreciation, the CFIPC Competition will transfer 300€ to every participant at the end of the festival, regardless of the project chosen.

Project 1 (2 concerts with orchestra, 1 concert solo & 6 masterclass sessions)
700€

THE CONCERTS:

  1. March 1st at GC De Lijsterbes (competition hall) - concert with orchestra

  2. March 4th at BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles) - concert with orchestra

  3. March 5th (2018 Antwerp) - solo concert

THE MASTERCLASS:

Each participant will receive 6 masterclasses as follows:

  • 5 lessons with Prof. Philippe Raskin, Prof. Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden & Prof. Álvaro Teixeira Lopes

  • 1 meeting with Prof. Vahan Mardirossian, conductor of the orchestra

 

Project 2 (1 concert with orchestra & 6 masterclass sessions)
500€

THE CONCERTS:

  1. March 4th at BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles) - concert with orchestra

THE MASTERCLASS:

Each participant will receive 6 masterclasses as follows:

  • 5 lessons with Prof. Philippe Raskin, Prof. Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden & Prof. Álvaro Teixeira Lopes

  • 1 meeting with Prof. Vahan Mardirossian, conductor of the orchestra

 

Project 3 (1 concert with orchestra)
free of charge

THE CONCERT:

  1. March 4th at BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles) - concert with orchestra