Grand Finale of the 85th OSM Competition 2024-2025
As one of the Orchestra’s long-held traditions, the OSM Competition has helped to launch many of Canada’s leading soloists. Come out and support the winners of 2024!
One of the Orchestra’s long-held traditions, the OSM Competition, has revealed many of Canada’s leading soloists to the public, including James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, and Bruce Liu. For this 85th edition devoted to woodwinds and brass, come out and support a new generation of virtuoso performers as they play in the final round. Each finalist will perform a concerto with the Orchestra, and the suspense will continue until the OSM Competition’s First Prize winner is announced!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Jacques Lacombe, conductor
2024 OSM Competition finalists :
- Jason Xu, saxophone
- Bingchen He, saxophone
- Malena Lorenson, bass trombone
- Charles Watson, trumpet
Programme
Free concert
André Waignein (1942-2015), Rhapsody, for alto saxophone and orchestra (16 min.)
Performed by Jason Xu
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), Concerto pour trompette et orchestre en mi bémol majeur, Hob. VIIe/1 (15 min.)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro
Interprété par Charles Watson
Intermission
John Williams (born 1932), Concerto for tuba and orchestra (17 min.)
Performed by Malena Lorenson
Henri Tomasi (1901-1971), Concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra (19 min.)
I. Andante (to Allegro)
II. Final: Giration, Touruoyaut
Performed by Bingchen He
Together, let's shape our musical future!
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Premier prix : Jason Xu
- Barbara Bronfman Prize – $20,000
The OSM Competition First Prize is named in memory of Barbara Bronfman – a lover of music and dear patron of the OSM. Thanks to her legacy gift, generations of talented young musicians will be supported in the launch of their careers and provided with the opportunity to perform with the OSM for the first time. - OSM Invitation Prize
Offered by Canimex, invitations to perform in the OSM programming: recitals, chamber music, or other engagement. - Michèle-Paré Prize
A residency at Orford Musique, during which the laureate will develop a community engagement project and receive mentorship to support and guide their efforts. - ICI Musique Prize
As part of the first prize, ICI MUSIQUE will broadcast the semifinal recital of the winner on the radio, in addition to creating an artist profile. This profile will also be broadcast in the form of segments during various slots on the digital radio station ICI MUSIQUE Classique. - McGill University – Schulich School of Music Scholarship
A scholarship covering tuition fees for a performance program at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University.
