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Tristan Longval-Gagné
Original article from My Scena:
"Originally from Sherbrooke, pianist Tristan Longval-Gagné, fell into the “musical pot” early. In fact, his parents were both musicians and ran a music school in their home. He is now proudly a co-owner and teaches at the school. His first memories are therefore inevitably related to music and to his piano-teaching father, Tristan’s first teacher.
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Soprano Anna-Sophie Neher wins the 2017 Wirth Vocal Prize
After a very exciting final round held on Saturday, December 2nd in Pollack Hall, we are excited to announce that soprano Anna-Sophie Neher is this year’s winner of the Wirth Vocal Prize. Alongside collaborative pianist Esther Gonthier, Anna-Sophie performed works by Mozart, Morlock, Poulenc, Wolf and Rossini to secure the title.
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Schulich students participate in masterclasses with tenor Julian Prégardien
Hosted by the Montreal Bach Festival 2017 and presented at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, two public masterclasses were held November 29th to 30th with acclaimed tenor Julian Prégardien featuring students from le Conservatoire, Université de Montréal and the Schulich School of Music of .
Voice area chair Stefano Algieri describes:
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Schulich launches new conducting Fellowship
Thanks to an exciting initiative, graduate conducting students at the Schulich School of Music are now eligible to receive a substantial new award – the Hnatyshyn Foundation Christa and Franz-Paul Decker Fellowship in Conducting. L
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Schulich students and alumni shine at the OSM Manulife Competition
The results of the 2017 OSM Manulife Competition are in!
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A conversation with Simone McIntosh: Life after winning the Wirth Vocal Prize
(A blog post by Digital Ambassador Vanessa Croome)
Photo by Gaetz Photography.
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In memoriam of Professor Winston Purdy
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of acclaimed faculty member Winston Purdy. Winston has been an Associate Professor of the Voice Faculty at the Schulich School of Music since 1973.
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Nicolas Ellis remporte la Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay d'une valeur de 50 000 $
Article provenant du Ludwig van Montréal.
« Le jeune chef d’orchestre Nicolas Ellis a remporté ce soir la Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay, d’une valeur de 50 000 $, dans une décision unanime du jury. La soprano Samantha Louis-Jean et l’altiste Marina Thibeault ont remporté respectivement le deuxième et le troisième prix.
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11 ian candidates in OSM Manulife Competition 2017
The OSM Manulife Competition is upon us once again! Featuring woodwinds, brass and voice, the 2017 edition of the competition will take place from November 21st to the 25th, with cash prizes, scholarships, recordings and concert opportunities all offered to the winners. Since 1940, the OSM Manulife Competition has provided young Canadian artists with a point of departure for their international careers.
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Maïthéna Girault: Dreams come true with Golden Violin win
Original article from the Reporter.
"When Maïthéna Girault was announced as winner of the 2017-2018 Golden Violin Award on Oct. 29, it marked the end of one journey for her and the beginning of another.
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Brass Alumn Spotlight: William Broverman
Soon after completing his undergraduate degree at Schulich, bass trombonist William Broverman (B.Mus 2016) set out on a career path that tops the list of many music students – a full-time position in an orchestra.
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Canadian Brass at the Schulich School of Music: 5 masterclasses and 2 concerts in 2 days!
Through the Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist fund, the Schulich School of Music will have the great pleasure to welcome the renowned Canadian Brass on November 13-14, as a part of Brass Days. Stéphane Lemelin, Chair of the Department of Performance, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Canadian Brass to the Schulich School of Music.
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Program Spotlight: Music Theory
As Prof. Edward Klorman describes it, the Schulich School of Music’s music theory program is a place of innovation and exploration.