Violin
Virtuosity without Borders.
From May 27 to June 4, 2026, the Concours musical international de Montréal 2026 allowed the audience the opportunity to witness moments of pure musical magic. 24 of the best violinists of the new generation, from 17 countries, came in Montréal to compete in an exceptional international competition, and to offer unforgettable performances for a prestigious jury and an enthusiastic public.
Program
First Round
Session 1
First Round
Session 2
First Round
Session 3
First Round
Session 4
First Round
Session 5
Mini Violini
Recital
Mini Violini
Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
Semifinal
Session 1
Semifinal
Session 2
Semifinal
Session 3
Final
Mozart Round
Final
Grand Final
Concurrents
Koshiro Takeuchi
Sara Watanabe
Laurel Gagnon
Bade Dastan
Justin Saulnier
Charlotte Spruit
Aozhe Zhang
Seoyeon Baik
Thomas Briant
Vilmos Csikos
Michael Germer
Yuki Hirano
Amia Janicki
Lorenz Karls
Sijun Kim
Hyun Jae Lim
Chiara Sannicandro
Tsukushi Sasaki
Paloma So
Hannah Tam
Belle Ting
Dayoon You
Yume Zamponi
Shaoheng Zhong
Prix
First Prize
Grand cash prize
$30,000Offered in partnership with Ville de Montréal
Joseph Rouleau Career Development Grant — First Prize
$40,000Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation
Second Prize
Cash prize Pierre Péladeau et Raymonde Chopin
$15,000Offered in partnership with Québecor
Joseph Rouleau Career Development Grant — Second prize
$10,000Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation
Third Prize
Cash prize
$10,000Offered in partnership with Stingray Classica
Joseph Rouleau Career Development Grant — Third Prize
$10,000Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation
ICI Musique Audience Choice Award
$5,000Prize attributed by the public following an online vote
Offered in partnership with ICI Musique
André Bourbeau Award for the Best Canadian Artist
$5,000Offered in partnership with the Fondation Bourbeau
Mozart Prize
$3,000Best performance of a Mozart concerto in the Final – Mozart Round
Offered in partnership with Wilder & Davis
Baroque Prize
$2,500Best performance of a Baroque work in the First Round
Offered in partnership with Andrew Wan, Concertmaster of the OSM
Canadian Work Prize
$2,500Best performance of a Canadian work in the Semifinal
Offered in partnership with the Lupien Family Foundation
Sonata Prize
$2,500Best performance of a sonata in the Semifinal
Offered in partnership Dixi Lambert
Robert Trempe Junior Jury Prize
$1,500Prize determined at the conclusion of the First Round by the Junior Jury
Offered in partnership with Richard Tremblay
Jurys
Guests artists
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