Orford Music Award
The Orford Music Award will take place under a different formula this year. Stay tuned, as an important announcement will be made soon.
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The Future is Bright
Young virtuosos, instrumentalists or singers, will come together this summer to compete for the prestigious Orford Music Award. Vote for your favourite and see how he or she progresses through three evenings of elimination rounds and one electrifying final! This coveted prize offers a unique springboard for the most promising artists of the new generation.
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Do you want to apply for the Orford Music Award? If so, click here to view the application page.
Prizes awarded are as follows
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1st PRIZE
- $10,000 cash prize – Presented by the Municipality of Orford
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2023
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
- Concert opportunities
- Professional audio-video recording session
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2nd PRIZE
- $5,000 cash prize – Presented by Serge Martin and Claude Omann
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
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3rd PRIZE
- $4,000 cash prize – Presented by Claude Omann
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- $5,000 cash prize – Presented by Canimex
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2023
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
Meet the 2022 Semi-finalists!
Semi-finalists
Henry From - 1st place and Public Choice Award
Piano
The Royal Conservatory - The Glenn Gould School
Vancouver Academy of MusicDanielle Greene - 2nd place
Violin
The Royal Conservatory - The Glenn Gould School
University of TorontoVictoria Wong - 3rd place
Piano
Juilliard School
Britton-René Collins - Finalist
Université de Toronto
Université du MichiganMarion Portelance
Cello
Conservatoire de musique de Montréal
London Royal College of MusicLiam Dugelay
Piano
Koninklijk Conservatorium
Chapelle Musicale Reine ElisabethAmelia Mae Keenan
Voice
Université de Montréal
Eva Lesage
Violin
Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal
David Baik
Violin
University of Toronto
Winners of the 2021 Edition
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First place
Poom Prommachart, piano
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Second place
Matt Dupont, harp
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Third Place
Abby Walsh, violin
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People’s Choice Award
Abby Walsh, violin
Winners of the 2020 Edition
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First place
Isabella D’Éloize Perron, violon
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Second place
Noël Wan, harp
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Third Place
Jessica Walsh, piano
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People’s Choice Award
Isabella D’Éloize Perron, violin