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CONCERT ARTISTS GUILD
VICTOR ELMALEH COMPETITION
CONCOURS MUSICAL
INTERNATIONAL DE MONTRÉAL
The CAG Victor Elmaleh Competition is held
annually for solo instrumentalists and chamber
ensembles performing classical and non-traditional
repertoire. Prizes include a $5,000 first prize;
BMI Commissioning Prize; Sylvia Ann Hewlett
Adventurous Artist Prize; and more than 40
performances with leading orchestras, concert
series, and festivals.
MAIN OFFICE
850 7th Avenue, PH-A
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-333-5200
email
website
ELIGIBILITY
The suggested age limit for instrumentalists is
30, and 35 for singers. Instrumentalists over 30
and singers over 35 must include a statement
explaining why they consider themselves to be
in the early stages of a professional career. The
suggested average age limit for ensembles is 30
(including ensembles with one singer), and 35 for
vocal ensembles. Ensembles with an average age
higher than suggested must include a statement
explaining why they consider themselves to be
in the early stages of a professional career. No
individual member of an instrumental ensemble
may be over age 35, and no individual member of
a vocal ensemble may be over age 40. Ensembles
should have been in existence with the same
membership for at least 12 months prior to the
competition. For more information on eligibility,
please visit our website.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES Strings • Voice • All solo
instruments and chamber ensembles
DETAILS
Travel covered?
No
Frequency
Annual
Cash prizes
None
Additional prize
Performances
Additional prize
Management
Jury chair(s)
Not provided
Jury size 6 to 10
Application deadline April 14, 2017
Application notes
The earlybird deadline is March 31, 2017
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 2017 in NYC, exact dates and locations TBA
FINALS (live rounds)
October 2017 in NYC, exact dates and locations TBA
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Semifinals
✖ Semifinals streamed
✔ Finals
✖ Finals streamed
Social links
The Concours musical international de Montréal
(CMIM) seeks to discover and support young
singers, violinists, and pianists who demonstrate
exceptional mastery of their art. It’s the only
international competition in North America to be
held annually and to present three disciplines in a
three-year rotation.
MAIN OFFICE
JMC/CMIM offices
305 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Montreal, QC H2T 1P8
CANADA
514-845-4108
email
website
ELIGIBILITY
Piano age limit: 30 years old or younger on May 1,
2017.
Voice age limit: 35 years old or younger on January
1, 2018.
Violin age limit: 29 years old or younger on January
1, 2019.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES
Strings • Voice • Piano
DETAILS
Travel covered?
Yes
Frequency
Annual
Cash prizes More than $50,000
Additional prize
Performances
Additional prize
Management
Jury chair
André Bourbeau,
président of the jury
and president of CMIM
Jury size 6 to 10
Application deadline December 15, 2017
Application notes
Voice 2018: December 15, 2017; Piano 2017: January
14, 2017. (The piano application deadline has
passed; interested future applicants are referred to
the competition website.)
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Piano 2017, Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal, Canada
• May 6, 2017 - 2 PM and 7:30 PM
• May 7, 2017 - 2 PM and 7:30 PM
Voice 2018, Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal, Canada
• June 1, 2018 - 2:30 and 7:30 PM
Maison symphonique, Montreal, Canada
• June 4 & 5, 2018 - 7:30 PM
FINALS (live rounds)
Piano 2017, Maison symphonique, Montreal, Canada
• May 9, 2017 - 7:30 PM
• May 10, 2017 - 7:30 PM
Voice 2018, Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal, Canada
• June 3, 2018 - 3 PM
Maison symphonique, Montreal, Canada
• June 7, 2018 - 7:30 PM
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✔ Semifinals
✔ Semifinals streamed
✔ Finals
✔ Finals streamed
Social links
A musical america Guide to Top Competitions 14 musicalamerica.com • February 2017