{"id":2691,"date":"2015-05-30T23:56:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T03:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/concoursmontreal.ca\/?p=2691"},"modified":"2015-05-31T11:05:09","modified_gmt":"2015-05-31T15:05:09","slug":"six-young-singers-reach-the-finals-of-the-montreal-international-musical-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.concoursmontreal.ca\/en\/2015\/05\/30\/six-young-singers-reach-the-finals-of-the-montreal-international-musical-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Six young singers reach the finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release<\/strong>
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SIX YOUNG SINGERS REACH THE FINALS
OF THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL COMPETITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finalists, among which one Canadian, will sing at the Maison symphonique
with the Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n

__________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

Montreal, May 30, 2015<\/strong> \u2014 The semi-finals of the Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) came to a close tonight as the international jury selected six finalists. Following the QuarterFinal round in which 23 competitors from 9 countries competed at Salle Bourgie between May 25 and 27, twelve semi-finalists took the same stage on May 29 and 30.<\/p>\n

Here is the list of the finalists who will perform a recital at the Maison symphonique on June 2 and 3, with the Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al (OSM) conducted by Maestro Johannes Debus, and will share over $80,000 in prizes:<\/p>\n

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 7:30 PM<\/strong><\/u>
Ana\u00efs CONSTANS<\/strong>, soprano (France)
Vasil GARVANLIEV<\/strong>, baritone (Macedonia)
Break<\/em>
Hyesang PARK<\/strong>, soprano (South Korea)<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 7:30 PM<\/strong><\/u>
France BELLEMARE<\/strong>, soprano (Canada)
Takaoki ONISHI<\/strong>, baritone (Japan)
Break<\/em>
Keonwoo KIM<\/strong>, tenor (South Korea)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Ana\u00efs
Ana\u00efs Constans<\/a><\/td>\n		\"Vasil
Vasil Garvanliev<\/a><\/td>\n		\"Hyesang
Hyesang Park<\/a><\/td>\n		\"France
France Bellemare<\/a><\/td>\n		\"Takaoki
Takaoki Onishi<\/a><\/td>\n		\"Keonwoo
Keonwoo Kim<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Following the last recital on Wednesday, June 3, the jury will deliberate and announce the prizewinners. Don’t miss the closing Gala Concert at the Maison symphonique on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. and the chance to applaud the laureates who will be performing with the Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al right after the official awards ceremony. Let us note that the international jury is composed of David Agler (Canada), Richard Bonynge (Australia), Brian Dickie (United Kingdom), Wolfgang Holzmair (Austria), Marilyn Horne (United States), Edda Moser (Germany), Joseph Rouleau (Canada), and Birgitta Svend\u00e9n (Sweden).<\/p>\n

The complete musical programme of each round is available at http:\/\/concoursmontreal.ca\/en\/thecompetitions\/voice\/candidates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the complete schedule of events, including special activities, and any additional information, please visit the Competition\u2019s new website at www.concoursmontreal.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WEBCASTING<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The finals and the Gala Concert will be broadcast live on the MIMC website at http:\/\/concoursmontreal.ca\/en\/webcast<\/a>, and on the OSM website at www.osm.ca<\/a>. The masterclass given by Marilyn Horne at Bourgie Hall on Sunday at 2 p.m. will also be broadcast live, then archived. The semi-finals, as well as Wolfgang Hozlmair\u2019s and Richard Bonynge\u2019s masterclasses, are already archived and available for listening on demand.<\/p>\n

WHEN AND WHERE TO HEAR THE COMPETITORS | JUNE 2, 3 & 5<\/h3>\n

FINALS<\/h4>\n

JUNE 2 & 3<\/strong>, 7:30 p.m
Maison symphonique de Montr\u00e9al
Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al
Guest Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
$45, $32, $21 \/
$22.50, $16, $10.50 student, 60+<\/p>\n

GALA CONCERT<\/h4>\n

JUNE 5<\/strong>, 7:30 p.m.
Maison symphonique de Montr\u00e9al
Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al
Guest Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
$45, $32, $21 \/
$22.50, $16, $10.50 student, 60+<\/p>\n

Orchestre symphonique de Montr\u00e9al
Guest Conductor: Johannes Debus<\/p>\n

BOX OFFICE<\/h4>\n

Tickets for the final round and the Gala Concert are available at the Place des Arts box office: www.laplacedesarts.com<\/a> | 514-842-2112 | 1 866-842-2112.<\/p>\n

BEFORE THE FINALS | JUNE 2 & JUNE 3<\/h3>\n

The MIMC will hold two special presentations prior to each evening of the Finals, at 6 p.m., in the Foyer Allegro at the Maison symphonique. On June 2, the focus will be on recollections and anecdotes from three great musicians and friends\u2014Richard Bonynge, Marilyn Horne, and Joseph Rouleau, joined by host Dennis Trudeau. On June 3, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the French publication Op\u00e9ra Magazine<\/em>, Richard Martet, will present \u201cGreat Voices of Quebec,\u201d joined by host Sylvia L\u2019\u00c9cuyer. Admission is free upon presentation of a ticket for the Finals, which will follow at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

MASTERCLASS AND \u201cCINEVOX\u201d | MAY 31<\/h3>\n

On Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m., take advantage of the valuable teachings that a member of the international jury will impart on talented young singers: mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. Presented in Bourgie Hall, this masterclass is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Through a partnership with medici.tv, the MIMC is presenting a free mini film festival entitled \u201cCinevox,\u201d featuring documentaries on five 20th<\/sup> century legends: soprano Julia Varady, baritone Dietrich Fischer-Diskau, contralto Kathleen Ferrier, tenor Enrico Caruso, and soprano Maria Callas. The screenings will take place in the auditorium at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, on May 31, starting at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/p>\n

The mission of the Montreal International Musical Competition is to discover and support young singers, violinists and pianists who demonstrate exceptional mastery of their art. The MIMC is the only international competition in North America to be held annually and to present three disciplines in a three-year rotation. Since its first edition dedicated to voice in 2002, more than 2,400 hopefuls have entered the Competition and over 400 have performed in Montreal, much to the delight of music lovers.<\/p>\n

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\u2212 30 \u2013<\/p>\n

Source:
Montreal International Musical Competition
Isabelle Ligot
Communications Manager
+1 514-845-4108, ext. 236
iligot@concoursmontreal.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Relations: Martin Boucher
+ 1 514-778-0989
martin@bouchercommunications.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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