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2026 Steps

I.Preselection Round (before the deadline for receipt of June 12, 2026 midnight)

> Candidates must record their preselection program in digital audio format (mp3, m4a, or wav) and send it via WeTransfer to concoursmanchicourt@gmail.com.
> Videos are not accepted.
> A free Program (23–27 minutes) must include:
-Dietrich Buxtehude – Praeludium BuxWV 148
-Johann Sebastian Bach – 2nd and 3rd movements of one Trio Sonata (BWV 525–530).

II. Semi-Final Round Friday, September 18 – 6:00 p.m.

> A free program (23–27 minutes) including:
- Anthoni van Noordt – Psalm 24 (three verses).

III. Final Round Sunday, September 20 – 1:30 p.m.

> A free program (28–32 minutes) including:
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Jesus Christus, unser Heiland BWV 688.