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Montréal, March 12, 2024 – The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is pleased to announce the establishment of a Junior Jury for the 2024 Piano edition. The nine members, all advanced piano students from Montreal music institutions (the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, the Schulich School of Music at McGill University and the Faculty of Music at the University of Montreal), will listen to and evaluate the 24 pianists participating in the First Round of the Competition at Salle Bourgie on May 5th, 6th, and 7th. This Junior Jury is chaired by Janelle Fung, a renowned pianist and professor at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. Through this new initiative, the CMIM demonstrates its commitment to working closely with Montréal institutions, while encouraging the participation of their students in the hall during the Competition.
An exceptional opportunity for young pianists
Taking part in this experience is an unparalleled adventure and an exceptional opportunity for these Montreal student pianists to meet professionals in the field and to discover international artists of the new generation. Indeed, they will have the privilege of attending the entirety of the First Round of the Piano 2024 edition Competition. They will enjoy privileged seating in the balcony of Salle Bourgie, alongside the members of the CMIM’s international jury. At the conclusion of the First Round, the members will vote for the
” Junior Jury Prize “, valued at $1,000, which will be awarded on the evening of May 7th.
” It’s an honour for me to accompany
piano students on this enriching experience for their professional journey. They will also have instructive encounters with the audience, the participating pianists and the Jury, exceptional mentors. Being part of the Junior Jury is an educational opportunity that allows students to develop their critical aspect in assessing the interpretive qualities of the participants. “
Janelle Fung, President of the Junior Jury,
Pianist and Professor at the Conservatoire de musique Montréal
Discover the Junior Jury
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The Conservatoire de musique de Montréal
Joon Oh Kim, Kris Sossoulo, and Tu Linh Vu. -
The Schulich School of Music at McGill University
Dane Ko, Mai Miyagaki, and Veola Sun. -
The Faculty of Music at the University of Montreal
Fabrizzio Vargas Saavedra, Fiona Wu, and Sara Sierra Jaramillo.
ABOUT THE CMIM
The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is a prestigious competition that showcases the international elite of the new generation of classical musicians. Founded in 2001, the CMIM enjoys an undeniable reputation worldwide. Top-level artists come to Montreal from around the globe to participate. Since its creation, nearly 5,000 young musicians from 90 countries, graduates of renowned music schools, have applied for the competition. The CMIM is firmly rooted in the artistic ecosystem of Montreal and proudly embodies the cultural richness, global openness, and human warmth that characterize our city. Proud of this heritage, the CMIM promotes the connection between the public and exceptional mentors to reveal and propel the young talents of our time. The CMIM aims to make classical music accessible to a broader audience, through live performances and live streaming on its website. The CMIM editions have garnered over 1 million views from around the world.
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