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One month to go until the competition, the thrill is on the air! Take part in Violin 2023’s free activities ...One month to go until the competition, the thrill is on the air! Take part in Violin 2023’s free activities ...

VIOLIN 2023: AN IMPOSED CANADIAN WORK BY COMPOSER LUNA PEARL WOOLFVIOLIN 2023: AN IMPOSED CANADIAN WORK BY COMPOSER LUNA PEARL WOOLF

On this International Women's Day, we are delighted to announce the imposed Canadian work for the Violin 2023 edition, by Canadian-American composer Luna Pearl Woolf.

Message from the Executive and Artistic Director of the CMIMMessage from the Executive and Artistic Director of the CMIM

Dear friends, as I write these words, I have made a decision to start a new chapter in my life. I will be leaving my position as Executive and Artistic Director of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) at the end of May, following our next Violin edition. 

The CMIM reveals 24 Exceptional Violinists for its Violin 2023 EditionThe CMIM reveals 24 Exceptional Violinists for its Violin 2023 Edition

We're hiring! Assistant, Fundraising and partnerships (post in French only)We're hiring! Assistant, Fundraising and partnerships (post in French only)

Joignez l'équipe dynamique du Concours musical international de Montréal et contribuez à mettre à l'avant-scène les musiciens classiques de la nouvelle génération!  Le CMIM est à la recherche d'un directeur ou d'une directrice, communications et marketing.

New NominationsNew Nominations

New nominations for the CMIM Board of Directors and the Concours musical international de Montréal Foundation.

Discover the Members of the 2023 Violin Jury!Discover the Members of the 2023 Violin Jury!

The CMIM is proud to unveil its international jury for Violin 2023. During this 21st edition, the eminent members of this international jury will listen to and evaluate the performances of 24 of the world’s most talented young violinists.

MAESTRO RAFAEL PAYARE GUEST CONDUCTOR OF THE VIOLIN 2023 EDITION!MAESTRO RAFAEL PAYARE GUEST CONDUCTOR OF THE VIOLIN 2023 EDITION!

We are delighted to announce that Maestro Rafael Payare, will conduct the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM) for the finals of Violin 2023 (May 3 and 4, 2023).

Su Yeon Kim is finally in Montreal!Su Yeon Kim is finally in Montreal!

We finally welcome the grand prize winner of our virtual edition of Piano 2021 for a concert in our beautiful city of Montreal! Pianist Su Yeon Kim will be making her Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) debut, on September 28 and 29, 2022.

Violin 2023 : The Application Period BeginsViolin 2023 : The Application Period Begins

For our next edition, from April 22 to May 4, 2023, violin takes its turn as the instrument of honour. The application period is now open until November 15.