Young Composers Competition 2025
RESULTS
The closing date for this competition was June 1st. Following scrutiny by the Competition Festival Sub-Committee, a short list of pieces was sent to the Principal Adjudicator, Prof Paul Mealor, who has now determined the final results.
FIRST PRIZE: Giles Longstaff The Lord of Life
SECOND PRIZE: Magnus Graham The Prophet’s Prayer
THIRD PRIZE: Christian Wong O nata lux
HIGHLY COMMENDED Jonathan Love Benedictus
Adam Chapple Gloria
Congratulations to all five composers. Their pieces will be performed by the Sacred Arts Festival Singers as part of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts on Monday 11th August, 1.15pm Canongate Kirk, The Royal Mile.
This event is sponsored by the EDINBURGH SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS and the ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS. Prizes generously funded by Geoff and Mary Ball
FIRST PRIZE: Giles Longstaff The Lord of Life
SECOND PRIZE: Magnus Graham The Prophet’s Prayer
THIRD PRIZE: Christian Wong O nata lux
HIGHLY COMMENDED Jonathan Love Benedictus
Adam Chapple Gloria
Congratulations to all five composers. Their pieces will be performed by the Sacred Arts Festival Singers as part of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts on Monday 11th August, 1.15pm Canongate Kirk, The Royal Mile.
This event is sponsored by the EDINBURGH SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS and the ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS. Prizes generously funded by Geoff and Mary Ball
2025 Competition Recital
1.15pm Monday 11th August
at Canongate Kirk, Royal Mile
EH8 8BN
TICKETS £12 (under 18 free) from Fringe Box Office and Eventbrite and on the door
Winning compositions will be performed by
the Sacred Arts Festival Singers and awarded by Professor Paul Mealor LVO, FRSE, CStJ
This competition is supported by generous financial assistance from
Geoff and Mary Ball, Edinburgh Society of Organists and Royal College of Organists.
Geoff and Mary Ball, Edinburgh Society of Organists and Royal College of Organists.
