The organ world’s brightest young talents are invited to compete in the picturesque setting of our Gardens for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world.
A committed community surrounds the organ, these brilliant players, and those who hear, judge, and organize this remarkable event.
The jury looks for each competitor’s level of technique in making music … including the ability to project shape and line.
Before the competitors arrive here at our Gardens, they must first design their repertoire according to our guidelines.
This 24-year-old London native won the 2013 inaugural competition and the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize.
