Press Releases

New prize and new juryNew prize and new jury [PDF]

Montreal, December 8, 2014 — A week before the closing of registration for its 2015 Voice edition, the MIMC is pleased to announce the creation of a new prize and the arrival of a new member on the international jury.

The MIMC Voice 2015 international juryThe MIMC Voice 2015 international jury [PDF]

Montreal, September 15, 2014 — The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the names of its international jury members and the start of the application period for its 2015 Voice edition.

The top three prizewinnersThe top three prizewinners [PDF]

Montreal, June 4, 2014 — Following ten days of intense high-level competition, the Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) culminated in/with the announcement of the top three prizewinners of its 2014 piano edition.

The six finalistsThe six finalists [PDF]

Montreal, May 31, 2014 — The semi-finals of the Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) came to a close tonight as the international jury, presided by Mr. André Bourbeau, selected six finalists.

The 12 semi-finalists and the laureate of the Compulsory canadian Work announcedThe 12 semi-finalists and the laureate of the Compulsory canadian Work announced [PDF]

Montreal, May 28, 2014 — The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) started on a high note on Monday, May 26, as 24 young pianists from 15 countries took the stage at Bourgie hall.

Richard Lupien Improvisation Prize : and the winner is…Richard Lupien Improvisation Prize : and the winner is… [PDF]

Montreal, May 20, 2014 — The MIMC announces that the international jury has chosen Mr.
Serhiy Salov, from Ukraine, as the Grand Prize winner of the first edition of the Richard Lupien
Improvisation Prize.

Candidates, programming, and activitiesCandidates, programming, and activities [PDF]

Montreal, April 29, 2014 — Twenty-four young pianists—among the world’s finest—will take part in the 13th edition of the MIMC, from May 26 to June 6. 11 women and 13 men from 14 different countries, and with an average age of 23, have been selected to participate.

Jean-Luc Mongrain, spokespersonJean-Luc Mongrain, spokesperson [PDF]

Montreal, March 25, 2014 – The Montréal International Musical Competition (MIMC) is extremely pleased to announce that Jean-Luc Mongrain will be the spokesperson for its 2014 Piano edition.

An exceptional duo: Oliver Jones and daniel Clarke BouchardAn exceptional duo: Oliver Jones and daniel Clarke Bouchard [PDF]

Montreal, March 4, 2014 – The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) is bringing
together 14-year-old pianist Daniel Clarke Bouchard and his mentor, renowned jazz pianist
Oliver Jones

Creation of the Richard-Lupien improvisation prizeCreation of the Richard-Lupien improvisation prize [PDF]

Montreal, January 14, 2014 – The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) announces the creation of the Richard Lupien Improvisation Prize, a new classical piano improvisation prize.