André Laplante

Faculty

André Laplante, who in 2005 was honored to be named an Officer of the Order of Canada, garnered international attention after winning prizes at the Geneva and Sydney international piano competitions, then capturing the silver medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Critics have compared him with Ashkenazy, Horowitz and Rudolph Serkin, placing him in the elite circle of virtuoso pianists who do not hesitate to take risks. READ MORE

Virtual & In-Person Academy

• 2.5 hours of individual instruction per week
• 1 group activity (master class, Q&A, technique class)
• 1+ student concerts per week
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking with fellow musicians
• Access to lectures presented by both music and non-music professionals on various subjects pertaining to a musician’s career, such as technique, finance, psychology, fitness, etc. 

On Campus
In addition to the items listed above, you will have access to:

• Accommodation in one of our 2 artist residences
• Three meals per day and access to a kitchen and common areas
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available 6AM-11PM)
• Housekeeping, laundry (fee), parking, and free WiFi
• Complimentary tickets to live performances at the Gilles-Lefebvre Concert Hall, subject to availability
• The opportunity to explore the heart of beautiful Mont-Orford National Park

Please note that all Covid-19 regulations set forth by the Gouvernement du Québec will be rigorously followed.