Press release
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PIANO 2011: AND THE FINALISTS ARE…
Montreal, Saturday, May 28, 2011 — The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the six finalists and the detailed schedule of the Finals (Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts):
TUESDAY, MAY 31
07:30 p.m.: Henry Kramer, United States
08:15 p.m.: Zheeyoung Moon, South Korea
09:20 p.m.: Beatrice Rana, Italy
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
07:30 p.m.: Lindsay Garritson, United States
08:15 p.m.: Yulia Chaplina, Russia
09:20 p.m.: Jong Ho Won, South Korea
10:00 p.m.: DELIBERATION
10:40 p.m.: CEREMONY
The announcement of the laureates will be made following the last Final session on Wednesday, June 1. The complete musical programme is available at www.concoursmontreal.ca
INFORMATION AND BOX OFFICE:
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DON’T MISS THE GALA CONCERT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3!
With the Orchestre Métropolitain conducted by Jean-François Rivest
Passports and packages:
Montreal International Musical Competition
514 845-4108, extension 0
www.concoursmontreal.ca
Single tickets:
Théâtre Maisonneuve / Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier : 175, Ste-Catherine West
514 842-2112
MASTER CLASSES:
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The MIMC is also offering a unique opportunity to attend Master Classes (Tanna Schulich Hall, McGill University) on Sunday, May 29, at 2:30 p.m. with Jean-Philippe Collard and at 7 p.m. with Arnaldo Cohen. http://www.mcgill.ca/music/events/halls/tanna-schulich-hall
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
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WEB
ESPACE CLASSIQUE (Radio-Canada.ca/cmim)
TUESDAY, MAY 31, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 (7:30 p.m.)
Live audio/video webcast.
Host and interviews: Mario Paquet and Françoise Davoine
The program will then be available for listening on demand for one year on Radio-Canada.ca/cmim and Tou.tv.
RADIO
ESPACE MUSIQUE, Official broadcaster (100,7 FM in Montreal)
MONDAY, MAY 30 (8 p.m.)
Broadcast of semifinal highlights
Hosts: Michel Keable and Mario Paquet
TUESDAY, MAY 31, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 (7:30 p.m.)
Live broadcast of final round.
Host: Mario Paquet and Françoise Davoine
In addition to these live broadcasts, the final round will be heard internationally thanks to Radio de Radio-Canada’s partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
CBC RADIO 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
TEMPO (Noon)
Daily Competition Updates
Host: Julie Nesrallah
CBC RADIO ONE (88.5 FM in Montreal)
HOMERUN
WEEKDAYS (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
Daily Competition Updates
Journalists: Kelly Rice and Jeanette Kelly
Host: Sue Smith
Complete details at www.concoursmontreal.ca
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Source: Isabelle Ligot
Communications Director
+1 514 845.4108, ext. 236
iligot@concoursmontreal.ca
Fax : +1 514 845.8241
305, Mont-Royal Avenue East,
Montreal (Quebec), Canada
H2T 1P8
The Montreal International Musical Competition wishes to thank its partners for their support of the 2011 competition
