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The CMIM announces the 12 Violin 2023 SemifinalistsThe CMIM announces the 12 Violin 2023 Semifinalists [PDF]

Montreal, April 27, 2023 – Twenty-four young violinists dazzled us with their talent, their virtuosity, and their musical artistry over the course of the First Round of the 2023 Violin Edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). At the conclusion of this first stage of the competition, which took place on April 25, 26, and 27, the jury has selected twelve semifinalists.

PERFORMANCE ORDER OF THE COMPETITORS FOR THE FIRST ROUND AND CHANGE IN THE JURY PRESIDENCYPERFORMANCE ORDER OF THE COMPETITORS FOR THE FIRST ROUND AND CHANGE IN THE JURY PRESIDENCY [PDF]

Montreal, April 11, 2023 – The CMIM has revealed the schedule for the performances of the twenty-four (24) competitors participating in the First Round of the 2023 Violin edition.

How will the competitors stand out?How will the competitors stand out? [PDF]

Montreal, March 30, 2023 - The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is pleased to unveil the programs for the three stages of Violin 2023.

One month to go until the competition, take part in Violin 2023’s free activitiesOne month to go until the competition, take part in Violin 2023’s free activities [PDF]

Montreal, March 23, 2023 – With just one month remaining before the competition, the excitement of violin lovers is contagious! Alongside the competition rounds, the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) will be offering a variety of activities for violin enthusiasts, and those who want to discover more about the beauty and wonder of this fascinating instrument. 

THE CMIM PRESENTS THE IMPOSED CANADIAN WORK OF THE COMPOSER LUNA PEARL WOOLFTHE CMIM PRESENTS THE IMPOSED CANADIAN WORK OF THE COMPOSER LUNA PEARL WOOLF [PDF]

Montréal, March 8th, 2023 - Le Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is delighted to announce the imposed Canadian work for the Violin 2023 edition, by Canadian- American composer Luna Pearl Woolf.

CHRISTIANE LEBLANC IS LEAVING THE CMIM : A WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT!CHRISTIANE LEBLANC IS LEAVING THE CMIM : A WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT! [PDF]

Thursday, February 23, 2023 – The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) announces the retirement, this coming May, of Ms. Christiane LeBlanc, Executive and Artistic Director of the CMIM and its Foundation since 2012.

The CMIM Reveals the 24 Candidates Invited to participate in the 2023 Violin EditionThe CMIM Reveals the 24 Candidates Invited to participate in the 2023 Violin Edition [PDF]

Montréal, February 2, 2023 – The Concours Musical international de Montréal reveals its selection of the world’s most outstanding violinists of the new generation. These 24 candidates have been invited to participate in the CMIM Violin edition, taking place from April 22 to May 4, 2023.

Discover the jury members of Violin 2023Discover the jury members of Violin 2023 [PDF]

Montreal, November 7, 2023 – 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 EditionMaestro Rafael Payare Guest conductor of the Violin 2023 Edition [PDF]

Montreal, October 11, 2022 –  Maestro Rafael Payare, will conduct the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM) for the finals of Violin 2023.

Pianist Su Yeon Kim in Concert with the OSMPianist Su Yeon Kim in Concert with the OSM [PDF]

Montreal, September 22, 2022 – Pianist Su Yeon Kim will be making her Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) debut, on September 28 and 29, 2022.