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Montreal, May 5, 2023 – Violinist Dmytro Udovychenko from Ukraine has been awarded the Grand Prize of the Violin 2023 edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). Demonstrating a remarkable mastery of technique and brilliant musicality, violinist Dmytro Udovychenko distinguished himself in the Final, and throughout the 2023 Violin Edition. The Grand Prize winner of Violin 2023 was also recognized by special prizes. The Final took place on the evenings of May 3 and 4 at the Maison symphonique, as six finalists performed a concerto of their choice with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), the official orchestra…

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New York City, New York – May 2, 2023 – The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs kicked off a week in New York City by welcoming young contestants from around the country to compete in the 17th annual Opera Idol competition. This sponsor exclusive event continued the tradition of a Chicago based scholarship program and was enjoyed in a private salon by patrons of the Gala. The 2023 Opera Idol winner, Seungchan Hong, a South Korean baritone, was awarded this prestigious scholarship.  Hong has performed Gianni Schicchi at the Canto Vocal Program in Louisville, Kentucky. He is currently pursuing an Artist…

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Montreal, April 30, 2023 – Following a closely contested Semifinal, the names of the six finalists of  the Violin edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) were announced this  evening in Bourgie Hall. Emotions were palpable as the jury, chaired by Richard Rodzinski, revealed  the results. The 12 semifinalists of Violin 2023 gave us an extremely high-level competition featuring  a succession of memorable performances. Since April 25, 24 violin virtuosos from 11 different countries have been vying to rise through the ranks of this prestigious Montreal competition. Chaired by Richard Rodzinski, the international jury is comprised of: Koichiro…

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Twenty-four young violinists dazzled us with their talent, their virtuosity, and their musical artistry, over the course of the First Round of the 2023 Violin Edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM), which took place on April 25, 26, and 27. Following the conclusion of this first stage of the competition, the jury has selected twelve Semifinalists. Here are the 12 violinists selected for the Semifinal, in order of appearance: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2 pm 1. Dmytro UDOVYCHENKO (Ukraine) | pianist: Francis Perron 2. Nathan MELTZER (United States) | pianist: Umi Garrett 3. Michael SHAHAM (Israel) | pianist: Jinhee Park Saturday, April 29, 2023,…

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New York, NY (April 23, 2023)—The Met proudly presents the winners of the 2023 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition: tenor Anthony León, mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis, soprano Teresa Perrotta, mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, bass-baritone Christian Simmons, and soprano Meredith Wohlgemuth. After a season-long series of competitions at the district, regional, and national levels, a panel of expert judges named these six singers as the winners, each receiving a $20,000 cash prize and the prestige and exposure that come with winning a competition that has launched the careers of many of opera’s biggest stars. The 2023 winners, their ages, the regions…

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New York, NY (April 19, 2023)—Following this week’s semifinal competition, ten singers have advanced to the final round of the 2023 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. The finalists will compete on the Met stage on Sunday, April 23, at 3PM ET, hosted by Latonia Moore, the 2000 Grand Finals–winning soprano and star of the Met’s new production of Terence Blanchard’s Champion. Chosen by a panel of opera administrators from the Met and other companies, each finalist will perform two arias accompanied by the Met Orchestra, conducted by Michele Gamba. The winners will receive individual cash prizes of $20,000,…

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Edmonton, AB – On Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 2023, six string players from across Canada will take to the stage of Muttart Hall at the Alberta College Campus of MacEwan University (10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton) as they vie for the $8,000 top prize in The Shean Strings Competition and the  opportunity to play with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at a later date. The competition will see the competitors perform their String Recital Programs on Friday, May 19 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:30 – 9:30 PM, and perform their  String Concertos on Saturday, May 20 from…

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Montreal, April 11, 2023 – The CMIM has revealed the schedule for the performances of the twenty-four (24)  competitors participating in the First Round of the 2023 Violin edition. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE – COMPETITORS The first round will take place April 25 – 27 at Bourgie Hall. The 24 participating violinists will each  perform a 25–30-minute recital with piano. Tuesday, April 25 at 2pm  Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30pm 1. Elli Choi, (USA) Pianist : Philip Chiu  2. Aoi Saito (Japan) Pianist : Philip Chiu  3. Leonard Fu (Germany) Pianist : Jinhee Park  4. Karen Su (USA) Pianist: Carson Becke 5. Georgii…

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SAN FRANCISCO, APRIL 4, 2023 – Celebrating 38 years of championing the world’s finest young string players, the 38th Irving M. Klein International String Competition returns June 3-4 to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  The semifinal round begins at 10AM Pacific Sat June 3rd and finals start at 3PM Pacific Sun June 4th.   Audiences worldwide will view contestantsvia livestream on the Violin Channel compete for cash prizes and performance contracts in front of a live audience, as a distinguished jury of seven convenes to determine this year’s winners.   Selected from 111 entrants, the semifinalists are: • VINCENT GARCIA-HETTINGER,…

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Sydney, 29th March 2023 – To coincide with World Piano Day, the Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney), today announces the 32 competitors taking part in the world-renowned competition from 5th to 22nd July, alongside the support of globally acclaimed maestro Zubin Mehta, who joins the competition as Artistic Patron for 2023. 32 of the finest young pianists from around the globe, selected from 250 applicants, will travel to Sydney to compete for top honours at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, culminating in the Finals on one of the world’s finest stages, the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, with results…

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