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Works by Canadian composer John Burge on the program of the 19th CMIM

By Newswire on 18 March 2021 Music Competition, Piano

Montréal, March 18th 2021 – Canadian composer John Burge will be on the program at the 19th edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal John Burge – Compulsory Canadian Work All competitors taking part in the 2021 Piano edition must prepare to perform three of the Canadian composer’s Twenty-four Preludes as part of the final round. These three pieces have been selected from John Burge’s work entitled Twenty-four Preludes, inspired by Chopin’s Opus 28, as well as Debussy’s two books of Preludes. The first piece, “Allegro energico” produces an effect of continuous movement with its incessant 16th-note passages. The…

Honens postpones 2021 competition

By Newswire on 3 March 2021 Music Competition, Piano

CALGARY March 3—Owing to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Honens has postponed its 2021 International Piano Competition to 2022. This year’s event was to have taken place from Oct. 14 to 22 in Calgary following quarterfinal rounds in New York and Berlin in June. “This is less of a decision than it is the acceptance of an inevitability,” says Honens president and CEO Neil Edwards. “We have explored every option and determined that the current world situation makes it impossible for us to present a competition worthy of Honens’s high international standard and reputation.” The 50 quarterfinalists, representing 18 countries, chosen to participate…

CMIM adds two new members to its jury

By Newswire on 2 March 2021 Music Competition, Piano

The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is proud to announce the addition of two new members of the jury for its 19th edition. Pianists Charles Richard-Hamelin (Canada) and Till Fellner (Austria), both laureates of international competitions, will join the other members of the jury announced earlier. On the strength of their international experience, they will bring a perspective that is both youthful and seasoned to the competition this year. For the very first time at the CMIM, a competitor is making the big leap from the stage to the judges’ stand. After successfully making his way through the rounds to…

The prix d’Europe: a force in Canadian musical life for 110 years

By Jacqueline Vanasse on 28 January 2021 Art Song, Music Competition, Piano, Violin

The Prix d’Europe will celebrate its 110th anniversary this year. Since its beginning, the scholarship offered by the Prix d’Europe has enabled winners to study abroad. The competition offers what might be called a sabbatical year for further development after musical studies and before embarking on a professional career. “We are always transformed by studying abroad,” comments Vincent Boucher, vice-president of the Académie de musique du Québec and organist at St. Joseph’s Oratory. “I think that the Prix d’Europe was an important cultural driving force in Quebec in the sense that a Quebec musician who went to Vienna or Paris…

Azrieli Music Prizes: Orchestre Métropolitain on board in 2022

By Justin Bernard on 27 January 2021 Canadian Music, Music Competition, Orchestral

Established in 2014 by the Azrieli Foundation, the Azrieli Music Prizes are inspired above all by values of social inclusion. They aim to reward and promote composers of all ages, all levels of experience and all origins or affiliations who, through their work, pursue a career in musical composition. Awarded once every two years at a gala concert, the prizes are divided into three categories. First, there is the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music, which recognizes the best work in Jewish music. According to the foundation website: “Defining Jewish music as both deeply rooted in history and tradition and forward-moving…

Two Canadians take part in the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition

By Newswire on 26 January 2021 Music Competition, Piano

Canadian pianists Jonathan Mak, 23, and Yike (Tony) Yang, 22, will compete in the first ever Virtual International First Round, taking place in London, Berlin, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and New York, 6-10 April 2021. Second Round, Semi-Finals & Finals of the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition to be held in Leeds, 8-18 September 2021 The First Round Jury, chaired by Adam Gatehouse and including Simone Dinnerstein (USA), Noriko Ogawa (Japan) and Martin Sauer (Germany), will hear a 25-minute recital from each of the 63 pianists before selecting 24 to go through to the Second Round in Leeds in September 2021. Detailed safety…

Zoltán Fejérvári, grand gagnant de l'édition 2017 du CMIM

CMIM announces virtual 19th edition

By Newswire on 21 January 2021 Music Competition, Piano

Montréal, January 21, 2021 — The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is pleased to announce that a piano edition will take place in 2021. When the finest talents come to you From April 26 to May 14, 2021, 27 of the world’s finest young pianists will take part in the 19th edition of the CMIM (www.concoursmontreal.ca/en/piano-2021). Modern technology and the generous support of our loyal partners will allow us to realize an entirely online competition where emotion is guaranteed to transcend the screen. The CMIM has never been so international Hailing from eleven different countries and currently confined in…

2021 Honens Competition Quaterfinals Postponed

By Newswire on 12 January 2021 Arts Industry, Music Competition, Piano

Calgary, AB, January 12, 2021—National lockdowns, imposed quarantine periods, and increased travel restrictions have made it impossible for most arts organizations to proceed with their programs and events in the timelines that were originally planned. For these reasons, and to ensure the continued good health and safety of all involved, Honens has made the difficult decision to postpone its 2021 Quarterfinals. These recitals, which were scheduled to take place in Berlin and New York in March, will now take place in mid- to late- June. As plans are still being developed, more specific information will be shared as soon as it…

Arin Sarkissian and Robert Conquer win First Prizes at the 2020 OSM Competition

By Newswire on 17 December 2020 Music Competition, Winds

Montreal, December 12, 2020 ▪ The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is thrilled to announce the names of the first prize winners of the OSM 2020 Competition: Arin Sarkissian in the WOODWINDScategory and Robert Conquer in the BRASS category. This entirely digital 81st edition of the OSM Competition ran from October 5 to December 12, bringing together Canada’s most talented young musicians and launching the artists of tomorrow. Arin Sarkissian, flute, (Ontario), 21 This Toronto native has performed with a number of youth orchestras in recent years. The winner of several prizes in competitions for young artists, Arin Sarkissian is currently…

OSM Competition Announces its 2020 Finalists

By Newswire on 23 November 2020 Music Competition

The OSM Competition has announced its 2020 finalists. Woodwinds: Nicolas Richard (bassoon) Arin Sarkissian (flute) Stephanie Morin (flute) Brass: Léonard Pineault-Deault Cyril Fonseca Robert Conquer This edition is taking place exclusively online. The deadline for the finalists to send in their final round video is on Dec. 6, and the award ceremony will take place on Dec. 12. For more information about the finalists, visit www.concoursosm.ca/candidates

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