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:
March 1st at GC De Lijsterbes (competition hall) - concert with orchestra
March 4th at BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles) - concert with orchestra
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:
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:
March 4th at BNP Auditorium (Rue Ravenstein 31, 1000 Bruxelles) - concert with orchestra