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Montreal, May 12, 2024 – Following a highly intense Semifinal, the emotion was palpable as the six finalists of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) were revealed tonight at Salle Bourgie. The 10 pianists of Piano 2024 delivered a remarkable competition, marked by unforgettable performances.
Presided over by cultural manager Zarin Mehta (USA, India), the International Jury consists of nine members globally recognized for their expertise and experience: Dmitri Alexeev (Russia, United Kingdom), Lydia Artymiw (USA), Louise Bessette (Canada), Jan Jiracek von Arnim (Germany), Robert Levin (USA), Hélène Mercier (Canada), Ronan O’Hora (Great Britain, Ireland), and Minsoo Sohn (South Korea) deliberated to select the six finalists:
ORDER OF APPEARANCE FOR THE SIX FINALISTS
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:30 PM
Elias ACKERLEY (UK, South Korea)
Anthony RATINOV (United States)
Gabriele STRATA (Italy)
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:30 PM
Derek WANG (United States)
Jaeden IZIK-DZURKO (Canada)
Jakub KUSZLIK (Poland)
SPECIAL AWARDS WINNERS
Gabriele STRATA (Italy)
Winner of the Chamber Music Award
Offered by Dixi Lambert and the Montreal Chamber Music Festival
Jaeden IZIK-DZURKO (Canada)
Winner of the Best performance of a Sonata in the Semifinal Award
Offered by Anne Stevens
Jaeden IZIK-DZURKO (Canada)
Winner of the André Bachand Award for the Best performance of an imposed Canadian work
Offered by Claudette Hould
Rendez-vous for the Final
The Final will take place at Maison symphonique, where the competitors will perform with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), the official orchestra of the CMIM, under the direction of Guest Conductor Xian Zhang.
The three laureates and the winners of the rest of the special prizes will be announced on Thursday, May 16, during the second and final evening of the Final. The closing ceremony is presented in partnership with the Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard.
Prizes and grants
The laureates of Piano 2024 will receive prizes and grants, as well as engagements, valued at over $200,000.
On the Web and on the air
All rounds of the CMIM are broadcast live on the Web and available for on-demand listening at concoursmontreal.ca.
Tickets for the entire Piano 2024 Edition are available for purchase online or by phone through the Place des Arts box office.
To view the livestream of the competition: https://www.concoursmontreal.ca/en/
To stay updated on all CMIM activities: https://www.concoursmontreal.ca/en/
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