• Cancellation of the FSO 2023
    Unfortunately, the Franz Schmidt Organ Competition has to be cancelled in 2023!We will publish the new date here on the website as soon as it is determined. Thank you!
  • Download of the ceremonial address by Peter Hrncirik
  • Prize Winners of the 8th FSO 2020
    The prize winners of the 8th Franz Schmidt Organ Competition have been announced: 1st prize: Magdalena Moser (Austria)2nd prize: Daniele Mecchia (Italy)3rd prize: Karolina Juodelyte (Lithuania) Congratulations!
  • Opening of the 8th FSO 2020
    On September 11th, 2020 the opening of the 8th Franz Schmidt Organ Competition took place in the Church of St. Ursula. The lecture was given by Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Peter Hrncirik.
  • Corona related event registration
    We ask for reliable registration by September 9, 2020 (opening) or September 16, 2020 (winners concert / award ceremony) here on this web site or via mail under fso@mdw.ac.at. Only a limited number of people can participate due to the Corona security measures. Thank you for your comprehension! The events take place in accordance with the mdw security concept (www.mdw.ac.at/covid19). Please also note the current information on this website!
  • Organists from 12 Countries
    We are very happy that 25 young organists from 12 countries have qualified for the 8th International Franz Schmidt Organ Competition!
  • New FSO Website Online
    The reconstruction of the FSO website is completed! We hope you enjoy it!