Who will take home the Grand Prize?
Join us every summer for an intense week of competition featuring the best new talent in classical music.
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The Future is Bright
Young virtuosos, all instrumentalists or singers residing in Canada, 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 in 2021:
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1st PRIZE
- $8,000 in cash
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2022
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy 2022
- Concert opportunities
- Professional audio-video recording session
- Tailor-made coaching sessions
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2nd PRIZE
- $5,000 in cash
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy 2022
- Tailor-made coaching sessions
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3rd PRIZE
- $4,000 in cash
- Full scholarship for a one-week stay at the Orford Music Academy 2022
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- $4,000 in cash
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2022
- Full scholarship for a one-week stay at the Orford Music Academy 2022
Meet the 2021 Semi-finalists!
Semi-finalists
Isabella D'Éloize Perron - 1st place and People's Choice Award
Violin
The Glenn Gould School
Noël Wan - 2nd place
Harp
University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign (alumni)
Jessica Yuma - 3rd place
Piano
New England Conservatory
Vincent Vu
Piano
The Glenn Gould School
Brian Yoon
Cello
Rice University (alumni)
Joshua Wong
Piano
École de musique Schulich de l'Université McGill
Leland Ko
Cello
The Juilliard School
Kevin Ahfat
Piano
The Glenn Gould School
Julia Mirzoev
Violin
McGill University
Winners of the 2020 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 2021 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