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24 of the world’s most promising violinists competing in Montreal from May 22 to June 2 

Montréal, May 18, 2016 – The 15^th edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) kicks off next Monday, May 23, as 24 young violinists from 12 countries take the stage in a major competition. The order of appearance will be determined by random draw and announced on Sunday, May 22.

Montreal, March 8, 2016 – 24 violinists, 16 women and 8 men from 13 countries with an average age of 23, have been selected to participate in the 15^th Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). The highest number of candidates are from the Unites States (7) and South Korea (6), followed by Japan (3) and France (2).

Montréal, January 19, 2016 – Over 200 violinists have applied to take part in the next edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM), up 70% from last year’s edition (Voice 2015) and the previous Violin edition in 2013.

Montreal, December 1, 2015 – As applications begin to roll in for Violin 2016, the 15^th edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) from May 22 to June 2, the organization reveals the members of its international jury and announces the return of Giancarlo Guerrero as guest conductor.

Montréal, November 18, 2015 – With the Violin edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) taking place six months from now, May 22 to June 2, 2016, the organization is pleased to introduce three special prizes, bringing the total prize money to $83,000.

Montreal, June 5, 2015 — The Montreal International Musical Competition announces the names of the winners of the special awards and would like to congratulate all the participants of the 2015 Voice edition. The winners share over $80,000 in prizes (eight awards and three grants).

Montreal, June 3, 2015 — Following ten days of intense high-level competition, the Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) culminated this evening with the announcement of the top three prizewinners of its 2015 Voice edition. All other prizes will be announced at the official awards ceremony that will take place before the Gala Concert, on June 5.

Montreal, May 30, 2015 — The semi-finals of the Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) came to a close tonight as the international jury selected six finalists. Following the QuarterFinal round in which 23 competitors from 9 countries competed at Salle Bourgie between May 25 and 27, twelve semi-finalists took the same stage on May 29 and 30.

Montreal, May 27, 2015 — The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) started on a lyrical note on Monday, May 25, as 24 young singers from nine countries were ready to take the stage at Bourgie Hall. Between May 25 and May 27, each competitor performed in a 25 to 30-minute recital, featuring the most beautiful pages of the repertoire. After a last-minute withdrawal, the international jury has selected 12 semi-finalists among 23 competitors.

Montreal, May 24, 2015 — Hundreds of singers of all ages met together at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ Bourgie Hall to kick off the MIMC. The order of appearance of the 24 classical singers from 9 countries who will participate in the quarter-final round was determined by random draw earlier in the day.