Germans conquer organ contest
mainLaura Schlappa from Cuxhaven in Germany has won first prize in the 10th Northern Ireland International Organ Competition.
Second was Jonas Schauer and third Josua Velten, both from Germany.
The jury was chaired by David Titterington, Head of Organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
So, for once, it doesn’t appear to have been a corrupt competition? Hurrah! Surely that is worth stating up front.