It
was with great pride and pleasure that I accepted to serve as
spokesperson for this 5th edition of the Montreal International
Musical Competition (MIMC), dedicated to my favourite
instrument, the violin.
An international competition is clearly an exceptional
springboard for any
young musician aspiring to a solo career. Competition is fierce,
and this virtual must along the road to success is an
unparalleled opportunity to showcase one’s talent and earn quick
recognition. I look back on that time
of my life as one that allowed me to amass a wealth of
experience, to meet colleagues who shared my passion, to broaden
my professional horizons and, in short, to fulfil my dreams.
That is why I find myself so drawn to the MIMC and to all it has
accomplished in so short a time. This Competition
rewards its laureates not only by recognizing their exceptional
talent, but also by opening up doors for them all over the world
by virtue of its partnerships with numerous institutions. These
opportunities are of incalculable value to any young violinist
and often result in the birth of solid, lasting careers. Success
can only be achieved through hard work, perseverance and
determination!
On that note, I wish to highlight the dedicated and relentless
efforts of
the young violinists we will have the pleasure of hearing over
the coming days. It is impossible to remain unmoved in the face
of these young musicians, whose quest for excellence has brought
them here to enrich our collective soul.
In closing, I wish to congratulate the Competition team for its
devoted and steadfast pursuit of the mission to promote,
recognize and reward artistic excellence. Come one and all to
encourage these young musicians who strive day after day for the
noble cause of self-surpassment. Long live the MIMC and best of
luck to all of the competitors!
Angèle DUBEAU, C.M., C.Q.
Violinist and Spokesperson of the 5th edition of the MIMC
Biographical notes
A winner of several major international music
competitions, Angèle Dubeau has become one of Canada’s
most prominent artists. She has toured in more than 25
countries and performed on many of world’s leading
stages. Her numerous recordings have been acclaimed by
both the press and the public, and she remains one of
the few Canadian soloists in classical music to have a
certified Gold record for 50,000 albums sold in a single
year.
An extremely versatile musician, Angèle Dubeau has also
become a leading television personality on the
Radio-Canada network, where for meany seasons she
directed and hosted major concerts and weekly music
programs. Since 1995, she has developed, directed and
hosted the Tremblant Fête de la Musique. In 1997, Angèle
Dubeau founded La Pietà, a string ensemble composed of
some of the finest women musicians in Canada. The
ensemble has performed at some of the most prestigious
venues in Canada, the United States, China and Japan.
Angèle Dubeau plays a Des Rosiers Stradivarius (1733).
It
was with great pride and pleasure that I accepted to serve as
spokesperson for this 5th edition of the Montreal International
Musical Competition (MIMC), dedicated to my favourite
instrument, the violin. 
