{"id":39943,"date":"2016-11-11T07:40:01","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T12:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/?p=39943"},"modified":"2016-11-11T11:23:47","modified_gmt":"2016-11-11T16:23:47","slug":"the-scoop-cmim-voice-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2016\/11\/11\/the-scoop-cmim-voice-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Concours Musical International de Montreal Announces Major Development For Voice 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Concours musical international de Montr\u00e9al (CMIM) announces two new divisions for future voice competitions for Aria and Art Song at launch of IAMA Toronto. (Photo: Laureates from the last CMIM voice edition courtesy CMIM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Established in 2002 by the great French Canadian bass Joseph Rouleau, Concours musical international de Montr\u00e9al (CMIM) is the most comprehensive elite-level musical competition of its kind in Canada. This annual event takes place in Montreal, with piano, violin, and voice competitions taking place on a rotating basis. Many of its laureates have gone on to major careers. This afternoon at the IAMA (International Artist Managers\u2019 Association) conference at Koerner Hall\/Royal Conservatory of Music, CMIM announced a piece of very exciting news.<\/p>\n

Starting in 2018, the voice edition will feature two divisions \u2013 Aria<\/strong> and Art Song<\/strong>. Eligible candidates will be able to compete in either or both divisions. The same prizes, grants, and awards will be assigned to both divisions, resulting in a record amount of more than a quarter million Canadian dollars to be awarded to prize winners.<\/p>\n

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Ben Heppner, James Norcop Christiane LeBlanc and Joseph Rouleau (Photo courtesy CMIM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is an extraordinary amount of money, reflecting the generosity of the many donors and patrons who have contributed to this initiative. \u00a0Another piece of news \u2013 as a lovely gesture sure to be appreciated by all Canadian opera\/voice lovers, the prizes are named after great Canadian singers:<\/p>\n

ARIA division \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Jon Vickers\u2019 First Prize<\/strong> – $30,000 + \u2018Joseph Rouleau\u2019 Career Development Grant<\/strong> – $50,000 offered by the Azrieli Foundation<\/p>\n

\u2018Raoul Jobin\u2019 Second Prize<\/strong> – $15,000<\/p>\n

\u2018Teresa Stratas\u2019 Third Prize<\/strong> – $10,000<\/p>\n

Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opera Aria Award<\/strong> – $10,000<\/p>\n

Oratorio Award<\/strong> – $5,000<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong> – $3,000<\/p>\n

Best Canadian Artist Award<\/strong> – $3,000 offered by the Bourbeau Foundation<\/p>\n

Three CMIM Grants for unranked finalist<\/strong> of $2,000 each<\/p>\n

ART SONG division \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Leopold Simoneau\u2019 First Prize<\/strong> $30,000 offered by the John R. Stratton Trust + \u2018James Norcop\u2019 Career Development Grant<\/strong> of $50,000<\/p>\n

\u2018Maureen Forrester\u2019 Second Prize<\/strong> – $15,000 offered by Colleen Sexsmith<\/p>\n

\u2018Lois Marshall\u2019 Third Prize<\/strong> – $10,000 offered in memory of Dr. Clive Mortimer<\/p>\n

Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

French M<\/strong>\u00e9lodie Award <\/strong>– $5,000 offered by Diane Loeb<\/p>\n

German Lied Award<\/strong> – $5,000 offered by Arija and Clarence Stiver<\/p>\n

Best Canadian Artist Award<\/strong> – $3,000 offered by the Bourbeau Foundation<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong> – $3,000<\/p>\n

CMIM Grant for the unranked finalist<\/strong> – $2,000<\/p>\n

Piano <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018John Newmark\u2019 Best Collaborative Pianist Award<\/strong> – $10,000<\/p>\n

This new initiative has essentially doubled the prize money awarded to laureates of the CMIM. I haven\u2019t done a thorough research on this, but from what I can tell, this has made CMIM the most generous of all vocal competitions in the world.<\/p>\n

The jury panel was also announced this afternoon, and it is one of the most stellar in memory \u2013<\/p>\n

Ben Heppner, tenor (Canada) \/ Hartmut H<\/strong>\u00f6ll, pianist (Germany) \/ Soile Isokoski, soprano\u00a0 (Finland) \/ Warren Jones, pianist (USA) \/ Francois Le Roux, baritone (France) \/ Dame Felicity Lott, soprano\u00a0 (UK) \/ Joseph Rouleau, bass (Canada) \/ Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano (New Zealand)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voice 2018 is open to women and men of all nationalities, born January 1983 or later, who intend to pursue a professional singing career. With the event to take place in May 2018, this means the upper age limit is 35, which is higher than most competitions. \u00a0All eligible singers may choose to apply to one or both divisions. Details can be found on the CMIM website<\/a>. \u00a0Be sure to mark your calendar and book your travel to Montreal!<\/p>\n

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