Meagan Milatz (piano) – Prix Opus Discovery

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Pianist Meagan Milatz’s ambition is undeniable as she adds the 2024 Prix Opus “Discovery of the Year” to her accomplishments. When asked about future goals, Milatz can list several as she continues to push herself to new limits at every opportunity. She says she is most excited about the concert series HausMusique @ Le 9e Grande Salle, which she and cellist Cameron Crozman launched in Montreal as Co-Artistic Directors. The next concert date is set for Nov. 5.

Milatz grew up on a grain farm in southeast Saskatchewan and attributes her inspiration to pursue a career in music to Cherith Alexander, her piano teacher. She finished her schooling with a master’s in performance at McGill University, studying with Ilya Poletaev on modern piano and with Tom Beghin on fortepiano. Milatz maintains that she is constantly learning and gaining motivation from those around her. “Everyone brings something different to the table, and to hear different ideas from other musicians—whether it be a certain colour, use of rubato, pacing, approach to character, etc.—is incredibly stimulating and allows me to continue to grow as a musician,” she says.

As Milatz looks toward the future, she says that her dream would be “to spend an extended period of time living in Europe,” so that she can eventually split her annual performing activities between Europe and North America. Milatz says one of last season’s highlights was her European recital tour with cellist Cameron Crozman, eating delicious pizza and being “inspired by the sights and sounds of the Mediterranean.” In the coming year, she looks forward to performances in Montreal and Saskatchewan.