THE SCOOP | Three Canadians, Including Two Toronto Natives, Selected To Participate In The 2026 Merola Opera Program

By Anya Wassenberg on January 15, 2026

More than 1,500 international young artists applied to the Merola Opera Program 2026, only 28 were selected, including three Canadians, and two natives of Toronto.

FEATURE | The Four Azrieli Music Prize Laureates For 2026 Answer A Few Questions About Their Work

By Anya Wassenberg on November 25, 2025

Earlier this month, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) named the four Azrieli Music Prize Laureates for 2026; LV asked them a few questions about their work.

PREVIEW | The Canadian Music Centre Presents Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition Winner Linda Ruan With Stephanie Chua

By Anya Wassenberg on November 11, 2025

The Canadian Music Centre is presenting a concert focused on contemporary piano music with two unique artists — Linda Ruan and Stephanie Chua.

FEATURE | Canadian Pianist Élisabeth Pion Takes Honens Piano Gold In Calgary

By Arthur Kaptainis on October 27, 2025

Élisabeth Pion, 29, a native of Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, won Gold in the Calgary-based Honens International Piano Competition.

THE SCOOP | Soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate Wins First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize At Centre Stage

By Anya Wassenberg on October 24, 2025

Ottawa soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate has won First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize at the 12th annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition.

FEATURE | The Honens International Piano Competition Does Things A Little Differently

By Arthur Kaptainis on October 22, 2025

The triennial Honens International Piano Competition announced its three finalists on Tuesday, revealing the gold, silver and bronze laureates before they embark on the concluding trials.

THE SCOOP | Canadian Kevin Chen Takes Home Silver At The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

By Anya Wassenberg on October 21, 2025

Calgary-born Canadian Kevin Chen has emerged from the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition with a silver medal.

THE SCOOP | Seven Finalists Announced For The Canadian Opera Company Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

By Anya Wassenberg on October 2, 2025

REPORT | Poiesis Quartet Triumphs At The Banff International String Quartet Competition

By Ludwig Van on September 3, 2025

Cincinnati based Poiesis Quartet stunned the Banff International String Quartet Competition’s (BISQC) veteran audience and distinguished jury with an incontestable victory.

REPORT | At The Banff International String Quartet Competition Every String Quartet Has A Story

By Ludwig Van on August 29, 2025

Barry Shiffman, who was a BISQC winner with the St. Lawrence Quartet in 1992, has made sure that all of the groups who come to the competition emerge as winners.