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2026 Academy
Described as “one of the most exciting viola voices to emerge in recent years”, Wilhelm Magner became the first violist in the 111-year history of the Prix d’Europe to receive the award (2022). His interpretations are noted for “original conception” and “careful and musical research” (Béatrice Cadrin, Ludwig Van Montréal). In 2024, he was nominated for an OPUS Prize for Concert of the Year, Modern and Contemporary Music, for his performance of Walton’s Viola Concerto with the Drummondville Symphony Orchestra.
During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.
The master classes include the following:
- Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
- Opportunity to perform in student concerts
- Access to a collaborative pianist
- Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
- Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
- Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
- Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
- Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
- Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)
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