Press Releases

Montreal, January 14, 2014 – The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the creation of the Richard Lupien Improvisation Prize, a new classical piano improvisation prize.

Montreal, November 5, 2013 – The MIMC reveals the identities of the members of its international jury, announces the Montreal debut of conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, and presents the composer of the compulsory Canadian work for the 2014 piano edition.

Montreal, July 26, 2013 – The 20th Dinner concert in Dunham, an evening dedicated to the vocal arts, will be held on Saturday, August 3, at the Ferme le Campanile.

Montreal, May 17, 2013 – The Montreal International Musical Competition announces the names of the winners of the special awards and would like to congratulate all the participants in its 2013 violin edition.

Montreal, May 15, 2013 – The Montreal International Musical Competition announces the names of the first 3 prize winners of its 2013 violin edition.

Montreal, Saturday, May 11, 2013 – The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the six finalists and the detailed schedule of the finals (Maison symphonique de Montréal, Place des Arts).

Montreal, Thursday, May 9, 2013 – The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the twelve semi-finalists and the detailed schedule of the semi-finals (Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts).

Montreal, April 23, 2013 — 24 young violinists, 18 men and 6 women from 14 countries with an average age of 21, have been selected to participate at the 12th edition of the Montreal International Musical Competition.

Montreal, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 —The application process for the 2013 violin edition of the Montreal International Musical Competition ended on January 18. 122 applications from 27 countries were received.

Montreal, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 – The Montreal International Musical Competition is pleased to announce the participation of violinist and conductor Maxim Vengerov.