The First International Gedike Organ competition is an important event in the life of the Moscow conservatory: the competition is held for the first time in 120 years’ history of the organ class.
In the last few years we could see a growing interest for organ performance not only in Russia, but also abroad. Numerous organ competitions, constantly held in European countries are the proof for this.
In September 2008 such a competition will be organized in Moscow. Russian organ players often become winners at international organ competitions. There are also many up- and-coming young talents; this fact was recently affirmed at the Youth competition organized in the Moscow conservatory music college.
The First International organ competition, founded by the Moscow conservatory is named after Alexander Gedike, an outstanding Russian musician, composer, pianist and the leader of Moscow organ school. In 2007 was the 130th anniversary from the day of his birth and remember 50 years from the day of his decease.
Chant du Monde is a partner of the competition.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS ANNOUNCES 2008 MUSIC AWARD WINNERS FIFTEEN COMPOSERS RECEIVE AWARDS TOTALING $165,000 New York, March 5, 2008 -- The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced today the fifteen recipients of this year's awards in music. The winners were selected by a committee of Academy members: Robert Beaser (chairman), Martin Bresnick, John Harbison, Shulamit Ran, Gunther Schuller, and Yehudi Wyner. The awards will be presented at the Academy's annual Ceremonial in May. Candidates for music awards are nominated by the 250 members of the Academy.