{"id":114180,"date":"2025-05-09T14:33:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=114180"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:48:04","slug":"scoop-national-youth-orchestra-canada-announces-2025-michael-measures-prize-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2025\/05\/09\/scoop-national-youth-orchestra-canada-announces-2025-michael-measures-prize-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | National Youth Orchestra of Canada Announces 2025 Michael Measures Prize Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_114182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114182\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-114182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-2025-05-09T142306.033.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize winners L: Sabina Sandvoss, cellist; R: Justin Saulnier, violin (Photos courtesy of the artists)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-2025-05-09T142306.033.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-2025-05-09T142306.033-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-2025-05-09T142306.033-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-2025-05-09T142306.033-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2025 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize winners L: Sabina Sandvoss, cellist; R: Justin Saulnier, violin (Photos courtesy of the artists)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) has announced the winners of the 2025 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize. First place goes to violinist Justin Saulnier, and second place to cellist Sabina Sandvoss.<\/p>\n<p>The Michael Measures Prize recognizes talented Canadian classical musicians between the ages of 16 and 24.<\/p>\n<p>The prizes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Place ($25,000): Justin Saulnier, Violin (Ontario)<\/li>\n<li>Second Place ($15,000): Sabina Sandvoss, Cello (Alberta)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Justin Saulnier, violin<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI was beyond thrilled when I received the call from NYO,\u201d Justin recalls in a statement. \u201cI had applied for the prize for many years and I was so honoured to be recognized this year by the Canada Council for the Arts. I am so thankful to NYO Canada and Canada Council for this generous award and fantastic opportunity to perform with the orchestra. I had a great summer, my first time around with NYO and I am very excited to be back!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Justin Saulnier is oiginally from Orl\u00e9ans, Ontario, and made his orchestral debut at the age of 12. Since then, he\u2019s performed with the Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Orchestre M\u00e9tropolitain, among others. Other competition wins include top prizes at the Eckhardt-Gramatt\u00e9, NACO Bursary, and OSM Competitions. Justin is currently studying at McGill University with OSM Concertmaster Andrew Wan.<\/p>\n<h3>Sabina Sandvoss, cello<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI am very excited to meet all of the other participants and to play beautiful music with everyone,\u201d said Sabina. \u201cIt\u2019ll be a summer filled with learning, collaboration and fun. At the GGS Maestro Naomi Woo came to conduct one of our Royal Conservatory Orchestra concerts (RCO) and I felt she was one of the most influential conductors we\u2019ve had the opportunity to work with \u2014 and knowing the passion she has for music is fuelling my excitement for NYO this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A native of Alberta, Sabina Sandvoss is currently studying at the Glenn Gould School. She recently won the 2025 Corcoran Concerto Competition, and she is a three-time concerto competition winner in Calgary. She performs on a cello handcrafted by her father, Christopher Sandvoss.<\/p>\n<h3>NYOC Summer Tour<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cJustin\u2019s and Sabina\u2019s exceptional musicianship are a clear reflection of their dedication and the high standard of musical excellence we cultivate at NYO Canada,\u201d says NYO Canada CEO <strong>Christie Gray<\/strong>. \u201cWe are so excited to see their talent and efforts acknowledged on a national stage this summer, and we look forward to following their promising careers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Along with the cash award, Justin will be performing as the featured soloist on NYO Canada\u2019s 65th Anniversary Tour during the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa audiences will get a chance to see both when the tour kicks off on July 18 in Toronto. 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