2026 Buchet International
Cello Competition
26-27 October 2026
RULES 2026 (coming soon)
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2026 BUCHET COMPETITION RULES
JURY
Han Bin YOON, Chairperson
Roel DIELTIENS
Anne GASTINEL
Marie HALLYNCK
Frans HELMERSON
Victor JULIEN-LAFERRIERE
Judith VAN EECKHOUT*
Ulrich HAUSCHILD*
Veerle SIMOENS*
*Finals only
PRIZES
(Belgian performance opportunities TBA after the competition)
1st Prize « Prix Buchet » – 3.000 EUR, plus :
Sponsored prizes:
One (1) Invitation from BCS to perform at the 2026 Brussels Cello Festival the weekend of the competition
One (1) J.P. Bernard engraved cello bow – value 2.200 euros
One (1) GEWA case – value 2.000 euros
One (1) String set from PIRASTRO
One (1) String set from JARGAR
One (1) String set from LARSEN
*One (1) Cello bow rehair from Atelier Flagey – archetier Victor Bernard
*One (1) Cello sound package (sound consultation and soundpost adjustment) from Atelier Catherine Janssens
*One (1) Cello maintenance package (cello cleaning and/or fingerboard planing) from Atelier Flagey - luthier Joanne Van Bosterhaut
2nd Prize « Prix Delen Private Bank » – 2.000 EUR, plus :
Sponsored prizes:
One (1) Invitation from BCS to perform at the 2026 Brussels Cello Festival the weekend of the competition
One (1) String set from PIRASTRO
One (1) String set from JARGAR
One (1) String set from LARSEN
*One (1) Cello bow rehair from Atelier Flagey – archetier Victor Bernard
*One (1) Cello sound package (sound consultation and soundpost adjustment) from Atelier Catherine Janssens
*One (1) Cello maintenance package (cello cleaning and/or fingerboard planing) from Atelier Flagey - luthier Joanne Van Bosterhaut
3rd Prize « Prix Amis de la BCS » – 1.000 EUR, plus :
Sponsored prizes:
One (1) Invitation from BCS to perform at the 2026 Brussels Cello Festival the weekend of the competition
One (1) String set from PIRASTRO
One (1) String set from JARGAR
One (1) String set from LARSEN
*One (1) Cello bow rehair from Atelier Flagey – archetier Victor Bernard
*One (1) Cello sound package (sound consultation and soundpost adjustment) from Atelier Catherine Janssens
*One (1) Cello maintenance package (cello cleaning and/or fingerboard planing) from Atelier Flagey - luthier Joanne Van Bosterhaut
*indicates prizes which can be redeemed within one year of the competition
2026 BICC - Finals (Live)
2026 BICC - First Round (Live)
The level was extremely high and the jury sincerely congratulates all the pre-selection candidates for their hard work and dedication - we hope to hear you again in the future!
All the rounds of the BICC are always free and open to the public - come support these great talents!
PRIZE - J.P. BERNARD bow (value 2200 Euros) specially engraved for the 2020 BCS Cello Competition… Will be awarded again to the 2024 competition winner!
2026 BCS Cello Competition
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