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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

The OM announces the four winners of the Beethoven’s Heritage Composition Competition

By Newswire on 29 October 2020 Classical Music, Contemporary, Music Competition

Montreal, October 29, 2020 – The Orchestre Métropolitain is pleased to announce the names of the four winners of its first-ever composition competition. Issued in March and taking Beethoven’s heritage as its inspiration, the call for submissions from composers was the first step in a major celebration of the 250th anniversary of the master’s birth through the unique voice of local artists. The four winners of the 2020 Orchestre Métropolitain Composition Competition are Francis Battah, Marie-Pierre Brasset, Cristina García Islas and Nicholas Ryan. The four winners will have their five to six-minute works premiered in 2021 by the Orchestre Métropolitain…

CMIM Launches Vocal Arts Week October 25 to November 1 as Part of World Opera Day

By Newswire on 23 October 2020 Music Competition

Dear friends, As the maples shed their coloured coats, just as we begin to turn up our collars and reach for all things woollen, I find myself wishing I could join you all inside to experience the collective emotion of a live concert. That day will surely come! For now, as the world continues to deal with coronavirus, our thoughts turn to the people we love. Dear friends—some of you who have been with us for almost two decades!—I hope that you are all surviving and keeping well. This new wave that we are all facing is particularly difficult for…

The OSM Competition announces its 2020 semi-finalists

By Newswire on 21 October 2020 Music Competition

Dedicated to woodwinds and brass instruments, the 81st edition of the OSM Competition unfolds between October 21 and December 12, 2020. In these times of uncertainty, the OSM has chosen innovation: this year, an entirely digital edition was designed with artists and music lovers in mind, from coast to coast to coast. Faithful to its mission of supporting emerging generations of Canadian musicians, the Competition will award over $45,000 in cash prizes, and offer performance and training opportunities to the winners. The ICI Musique prize provides funding for a professional audio recording in one of Radio-Canada’s studios as well as…

The Molinari Quartet Announces its 8th International Composition Competition

By Newswire on 19 October 2020 Music Competition

Composers of 40 years old or less are invited to submit an original work for string quartet before April 1st 2021. The winning compositions will be played in concert during the Molinari Quartet’s Twentieth and Beyond series to be held in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) during the 2021-2022 concert season. The jury will be comprised of the Molinari Quartet’s artistic director and its musicians, in addition to well-known Canadian composers, Denis Gougeon and Jimmie LeBlanc who will determine four winners. After the concert performance the jury will deliberate and choose the order of the winners. The First Prize winner shall receive…

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