Board of Directors

Piano 2021 : message from the Chariman
of the Concours musical international de Montréal
and the Fondation du Concours musical international de Montréal

It takes a certain temerity to hold an international competition entirely online! Some have told us it would be impossible. That was a gross misjudgement! There is no way we would abandon the young musicians who count on us, nor could we let silence take the place of this international gathering.

This year, more than ever, the CMIM had to make itself heard, take down borders, play a part in Montreal’s cultural vitality, bring music-lovers together, and let the music resonate!

I applaud the work of the CMIM team, which never showed any hesitation to dive right into this big, beautiful, digital adventure.

The challenges and deployment of the 2021 edition are considerable, and the event could not shine without the support of our governments, our invaluable donors, our sponsors, and our financial, media, and artistic partners, as well as the essential presence of my fellow administrators, many friends, the jury members, patrons, and volunteers.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping to shine a spotlight on tomorrow’s talent.

FRANÇOIS R. ROY

* * *

Officers