First Competition
The First competition was held between 1 and 9 September 1978. The venues were Manchester Town Hall, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Cathedral, Birchfields, St. Ann's Church, St. Phillip's Church and Manchester University. The artistic director was Geraint Jones.
- First prize - John Scott
- Second prize - Peter Sweeney
Read more about this topic: Manchester International Organ Competition, 1978
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