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Grand Prize winner of the 2024 OSM Competition, Jason Xu

Jason Xu Wins Grand Prize of the 85th OSM Competition

By Newswire on 9 November 2024 Classical Music, Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire, Winds

Montreal, November 9, 2024 – The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is delighted to announce the Grand Prize winner of the 2024 OSM Competition: Jason Xu wins the Barbara Bronfman Prize ($20,000) named in memory of Barbara Bronfman, a committed music lover and cherished donor of the OSM. In addition, this year’s winner is offered a featuring in an artist portrait and broadcast of his semifinal recital on Toute une musique hosted by Marie-Christine Trottier for ICI MUSIQUE. The OSM is also proud to introduce two prizes: the Michèle Paré Prize, a residency at Orford Musique during which the laureate will develop a community engagement project, as well as the Ann Birks Career Grant to…

First Prize and Audience Choice Prize winner Ariana Maubach (centre) with Ensemble Studio Competition judges (l-r) Roberto Mauro, Edith Wiens, and Elaine Overholt. Photo: Michael Cooper.

Review | Ariana Maubach wins COC competition

By Denise Lai on 1 November 2024 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Concert Reviews, Music Competition, Opera

The Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Ensemble Studio Competition is one of the most exciting events in Canada’s opera world. Now in its 11th year, it is a celebration and fine showcase of young Canadian operatic talents. This year, out of 120 applicants and 78 auditions throughout the country, seven finalists—three sopranos, two mezzos, a baritone and a bass-baritone—were chosen to perform their final aria in front of a live and live-streamed audience, which also participated in voting for their favourite artist. Each vocalist was accompanied by the full force of the COC orchestra, under the direction of Johannes Debus.…

Chelsea Marilyn Zurflüh. Photo: Anne-Laure Lechat

Concours de Genève Prizewinners Voice Competition 2024

By Newswire on 1 November 2024 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Music Competition, Newswire, Vocal

The 78th Concours de Genève, dedicated to Voice & Composition, took place from 15 to 22 October. The First Prize of the vocal competition went to soprano Chelsea Marilyn Zurflüh; the 28-year-old Swiss singer also won nine special prizes! The Second Prize was awarded to baritone Jungrae Noah Kim. See the full list of prizes at concoursgeneve.ch. OFFICIAL PRIZES FIRST PRIZE (CHF 20,000. -) Chelsea Marilyn Zurflüh SECOND PRIZE (CHF 12,000.-) Jungrae Noah Kim THIRD PRIZE (CHF 8,000.-) Not attributed The official prizes are generously funded by the Fondation Francis & Marie-France Minkoff. “Honorable Mention Special Prize” awarded to Barbara Skora,…

Canadian Élisabeth Pion Wins Silver at the Blanca Uribe Colombia International Piano Competition

By Kaitlyn Chan on 30 October 2024 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Music Competition, Piano

Canadian pianist Élisabeth Pion has won second place in the first edition of the Blanca Uribe Colombia International Piano Competition, after performing a full recital, a Mozart concerto, and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Pion placed closely behind the winner, Artem Kuznetsov, a pianist from Russia, who has won first prizes in more than fifteen international competitions. His technique and precision make him a fierce competitor and were conducive to his win at the Blanca Uribe Competition. This international competition is one of the most significant in Latin America and celebrates the legacy of the Colombian pianist, Blanca Uribe. Pion’s…

“Chromesthesia” by DAAS

340 Applications from 45 Countries and Regions Received for 2025 Cliburn Competition

By Newswire on 29 October 2024 Classical Music, Music Competition, Newswire, Piano

The Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will take place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. FORT WORTH, Texas, October 28, 2024—Applications are in for the seventeenth edition of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA—340 pianists, representing 45 countries and regions, submitted applications to the Competition, with the greatest numbers coming from China, the United States, South Korea, and Italy. From this pool, up to 84 pianists will be invited to participate in live Screening Auditions,…

Photo: Philippe Manning

In Conversation: Jonathan Mak, First Prize Winner of the International Sorel-Tracy Piano Competition

By Fiona Wu on 28 October 2024 Classical Music, Interviews, Music Competition, Piano

Pianist Jonathan Mak is making waves as a promising new talent with a growing list of triumphs at international competitions. Recently, he captured first prize at the inaugural International Sorel-Tracy Piano Competition as well as the special prize for Best Interpretation of the Imposed Piece by Ana Sokolović. Reflecting on his musical journey, the Toronto native shared that he initially studied both piano and violin. However, in high school, his teacher encouraged him to take up the viola. Faced with the choice of sitting in the back of the second violins or at the front as a violist, he opted…

Johannes Skoog of Sweden Wins 6th Canadian International Organ Competition

By Newswire on 26 October 2024 Classical Music, Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire

CIOC announces the winners of the competition 2024! Over the past weeks, 9 contestants from around the world performed in the semifinals, in venues across Montréal. Four finalists advanced to the final round at the Maison Symphonique de Montréal, and the jury has revealed the winners! In first place is JOHANNES SKOOG, winning $25,000 CAD, recording and distribution of a CD under the ATMA Classique label, 3-year career management services for North America by Karen McFarlane Artists, and 3-year career development program by the CIOC. Second place is Amercian HENRY WEBB, winning $15,000 CAD, and in third place is French…

Four Finalists Announced for the 6th Edition of the Canadian International Organ Festival

By Newswire on 24 October 2024 Classical Music, Montreal, Music Competition, Newswire

FINAL ROUND October 2024 – The Canadian International Organ Festival reveals the four finalists for the 2024 competition. Alma Bettencourt, Mélodie Michel, Johaness Skoog, and Henry Webb will advance to the final round! These incredible young musicians from around the world take to the stage at Maison symphonique de Montréal on Friday, October 25, for the final round. There are two sessions, one at 3:30 and one at 7 p.m. The order of performers is: 15h30 – Henry Webb 16h30 – Mélodie Michel 19h – Johannes Skoog 20h – Alma Bettencourt This is the culmination of the competition, an opportunity…

Photo: Philippe Manning

Canadian Jonathan Mak Wins First International Sorel-Tracy Piano Competition

By Fiona Wu on 24 October 2024 Classical Music, Music Competition, Piano

Nestled in the heart of Quebec, the picturesque town of Sorel-Tracy transformed into a hub of musical excellence from October 14 to 20, as the inaugural International Sorel-Tracy Piano Competition took centre stage. This new event, spearheaded by Managing Director and Founder Rachel Doyon, not only marked a significant milestone in Canada’s rich cultural landscape but also set a promising precedent for future editions. Richard Raymond (Canada) presided over a diverse international jury comprised of Stephen Prutsmann (USA), Mari Kodama (Japan), Simon Bertrand (Canada), and François-Frédéric Guy (France) who carefully evaluated the talents of 19 pianists hailing from six countries:…

Benoit Gauthier Wins Jean-Marie Beaudet Award & Michael Bridge Wins the Virginia Parker Prize

By Kaitlyn Chan on 22 October 2024 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Music Competition

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the 2024 winners of the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting and the Virginia Parker Prize. These awards recognize Canadian artists’ achievements in the performing arts and classical music. The Jean-Marie Beaudet Award, created in 1989, is presented to a young Canadian conductor who shows promise through the artistic merit of their works. This award is worth $20,000 and encourages Canadian orchestra conductors to continue creating, innovating, and leading the current generation of musicians. This year’s winner is Benoit Gauthier, the artistic director and conductor for the Orchestre symphonique de la Côte-Nord…

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