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What鈥檚 something someone might be surprised to find on your playlist?
A lot of electro-funk.

How does music connect you to the community?
Whether it is exposing the community to new works of lesser-known composers, or brightening someone's day with a popular work close to their heart, I love being able to hear about and learn from audience members' experience, as there are many things to be discovered from the listeners' perspective. They are who at the end of the day,enable us to share our music and do what we do.

What would being named the winner of the Golden Violin Award enable you to do?
The immense honour of winning the Golden Violin Award would enable me to comfortably continue pursuing my goals next year as an emerging professional. As I will most likely be out of school for the first time (how scary!), having an extra cushion of financial support would enable me to more easily apply for travel residencies, fund applications and travel expenses for a more diverse number of competitions and festivals, book recording sessions, and fund private lessons.

If you could meet any of the composers on your program, who would it be?
What would you want to know?
I would have loved to meet Nikolai Kapustin, especially since he passed away so recently, in 2020. As I discovered his piece, I came to discover of his passing, sadly. I would have loved to know more about his experiences and influences with jazz music within the Russian jazz-movement of the late 20th century. I also have questions as to how specific parts of the sonata directly translate into certain improvisatory jazz practices, like for instance, in the second movement, there is a large improvisatory solo written out in the violin. It sounds to me like it was influenced by eclectic trumpet or saxophone riffs, and it would be interesting to know more.

When you鈥檙e not in preparation and practice mode, how do you disconnect?
When I鈥檓 not practicing and preparing, my favourite thing to do is honestly to talk with friends and family members, these days mostly on the phone or on video chat. No matter what it is about, I love having interesting conversations. Beyond that, I honestly find rest (both mental and physical) to be critical to allow myself the time to process the work I do when I practice.

What鈥檚 next for you?
My quartet is very much looking forward to participating in the live rounds of the Wigmore Hall String Quartet competition in April of 2022, as this has been a long-time dream for us.听

What鈥檚 something someone might be surprised to find on your playlist?
I like listening to Flo Milli and Doja Cat right before performances.

How does music connect you to the community?
I think music can connect us through being more aware and empathetic to each other. The way we experience life is so different from person to person, and music can be our window into how somebody is feeling or what they are going through.

What would being named the winner of the Golden Violin Award enable you to do?
Winning the award would help me afford to continue my studies in graduate school

If you could meet any of the composers on your program, who would it be? What would you want to know?
I would love to meet Ruth Crawford Seeger, and find out who her favourite artists at the time were.

What鈥檚 next for you?
Grad school hopefully! But until then, lots of art history papers, working with my piano trio, and enjoying Montr茅al with my friends.

How does music connect you to the community?
Most of the experiences I've had and friends I've made in my life are because of music. It creates a special thread between my heart and the hearts of those who listen, which is a connection I will always cherish.听

Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?
I study with Professor Andrew Wan, and I will be performing with Felix Hong.

Do you have a favourite part of your program?
I love each piece on my program, in fact I would say that any of the four pieces could be a favourite part of a recital, but the Chopin Ballade is extra special. Chopin sadly did not write any pieces for the violin, so we are forced to steal piano pieces, with sometimes mixed success. I learned of Ysa每e鈥檚 adaptation of the famous G Minor Chopin Ballade because one of my teacher鈥檚 former students, Jacob Niederhoffer, did a beautiful job creating a proper published edition of this adaptation. I think it is a beautiful and effective adaptation, and for me it is so much fun to get to play one of Chopin鈥檚 most loved and emotional works on the violin. As well, it has been a fun piece to work on with Felix, as he knows this work inside and out.

What鈥檚 a recent musical discovery you鈥檝e made?
I alternate between listening to music I know and love and looking for something new. I always go back to my favourites, which for classical music are Late Romantic French composers like Chausson and Faur茅, as well as earlier Romantics such as Brahms and Schubert. For non-Classical listening, I love Progressive Rock like Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Pink Floyd. Lately I have been listening to much more Jazz though, specifically Miles Davis, Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson. I somehow went a very long time without having really discovered these artists, and I wish I would have known their work sooner!

This has undoubtedly been a challenging year. How has music helped you find connection?
It has been a challenging year. It is hard not to see my own goals in music making as somewhat trivial in light of what the world has been experiencing over the past year. This has caused me to try to evaluate how what I care about and what I am doing to fit into the picture of the world I hope to be a meaningful part of. I honestly don鈥檛 know how this should look for me, but the reflection has inspired me to think more critically about why I care so much about music, and how the career of a performing musician can have a positive impact. I never felt discouraged though, as music has always been crucial for my own mental and emotional wellbeing. I took the lack of concerts as an opportunity to examine as closely as possible the specific features of my playing that I wanted to improve. This has been very helpful to me, at the very least!

When you鈥檙e not in preparation and practice mode, how do you disconnect?
When I鈥檓 not practicing and preparing, my favourite thing to do is honestly to talk with friends and family members, these days mostly on the phone or on video chat. No matter what it is about, I love having interesting conversations. Beyond that, I honestly find rest (both mental and physical) to be critical to allow myself the time to process the work I do when I practice.

Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?
My teacher and collaborative pianists are Denise Lupien, Brigitte Poulin, and Gaspard Tanguay-Labrosse.

Do you have a favourite part of your program?
I don鈥檛, because every part is my favourite! However, I will note that the second movement of the Strauss sonata is full of beautiful inspiration from other works: Adagio from Beethoven鈥檚 Path茅tique in the outer sections, as well as Schubert鈥檚 Erlk缨nig in the tempestuous middle.

What鈥檚 a recent musical discovery you鈥檝e made? 鈥檝e struggled with playing while wearing masks, so I鈥檒l share a recent somewhat-musical discovery in the hopes it鈥檒l help another musician! I鈥檝e discovered that I can play violin wearing a procedural mask if I cross the ear loops once before hooking them around my ears. It hurts my ears after a couple hours, but the mask doesn鈥檛 ride up and get in my eyes while I play.

This has undoubtedly been a challenging year. How has music helped you find connection?
One of my top-ten favourite works is the slow movement of Rachmaninov鈥檚 second piano concerto. Apart from it being heart-wrenchingly poignant, it鈥檚 essentially chamber music between the soloist and various orchestral voices. This piece was written after an especially difficult time for Rachmaninov: he suffered from depression and an inability to compose for several years after the premiere of his first symphony was heavily criticized (for many reasons, many out of his control). But with the help of therapy and support from his friends and family, he was able to compose this piece. It is dedicated to the doctor that helped him recover, Nikolai Dahl. Dr. Dahl later emigrated to Lebanon, where he played viola in an orchestra. At one point, that orchestra was performing this piece, and once the audience found out that the very dedicatee was in the orchestra, they made him stand from his seat in the viola section and take a bow. Music like this always reminds me that connections are always there, whether it鈥檚 in relationships between people, the music itself between different voices, or meaning hidden in the subtext.

When you鈥檙e not in preparation and practice mode, how do you disconnect?
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Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?
I study with Axel Strauss and I will be playing with Brigitte Poulin. Both have been inspiring to work with and very supportive!

Do you have a favourite part of your program?
I really like my whole program, but my favourite piece is Fratres by Arvo Part. I think there is a general duality within the program I have prepared, and Fratres sums up this dichotomy well in terms of structure and technique. What鈥檚 a recent musical discovery you鈥檝e made? I found out about the 鈥渟eagull effect鈥� the other day - it sounds much nicer than an actual seagull.

This has undoubtedly been a challenging year. How has music helped you find connection?
Surprisingly, I think I have been connecting with musicians from all over more than I would in a normal context. As music students we tend to stay in our own bubbles, but I鈥檝e found it valuable to be able to share my playing and talk about music online. On a more serious level, I think that our generation of musicians have taken tremendous initiatives toward combatting the discriminatory attitudes and practices inherent in classical art forms. I have been fortunate to listen to and connect with many musicians about this topic. I think that it is important to move away from the white patriarchal tradition and create a new, inclusive narrative within the classical music genre.

When you鈥檙e not in preparation and practice mode, how do you disconnect?
Socially distanced picnics in the park have been a nice way to relax lately. I also like to try to get into different art forms; going to an art exhibition, painting, and writing songs are all good ways to chill out.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

It鈥檚 hard to say. I like routines, but I also enjoy varieties in routines over longer stretch of time. I guess the idea of 鈥淏ohemian lifestyle鈥� intrigues me and I am fascinated to see where it takes me!

What鈥檚 your favourite pastime?

I love walking around nature, it really inspires me and allows me to take a step back and look at things differently. I really appreciate the accessible and beautiful sceneries in Montreal! I also love dogs, and love spending time with my dog when I am back home. Watching dogs in nature are particularly amazing as well.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Award?

It would absolutely be an amazing honour. Just being able to participate in the competition already provides an opportunity to reach the community of 9I制作厂免费 and Montreal, which I am really grateful for. As a student who studies performance, I am always appreciative and fascinated for any opportunities that advocate communications with the general public, and this competition definitely provides an amazing platform for that purpose!

Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?

It鈥檚 my fourth year studying with Jinjoo Cho, who has been a magnificent teacher and life-changing figure for me. I am very grateful for her never-ending inspirations and dedication. My collaborative pianist is Felix Hong. Felix is a wonderful pianist to play with, and his funny and positive personality has definitely made the entire collaborative experience even more amazing!

Other than on-stage, where might one find you?

I spend a lot of my free time discovering and listening to music. Recently, I have been listening to a lot of gypsy funk and Yiddish folk. Finding ways to connect these disparate styles to what I do on my instrument occupies a lot of my time.

What鈥檚 your favourite pastime?

My favorite pastime is probably spending time with my two nieces and three nephews. They all live in Cleveland and fill my trips home with fun and excitement. Liesel, the oldest, has been studying piano for two years. Hopefully, one day I will be performing with her.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Award?

9I制作厂免费 has provided me a wonderful environment to develop as a cellist. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to study here. Winning the Golden Violin Award would allow me to begin giving back to the school that has done so much for me.

Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?

This is my second year studying with Brian Manker. He has been an incredible source of inspiration and an inexhaustible source of knowledge. I am very privileged to get to work with him.

I am performing with Wei-Tang Huang. I could not ask for a more diligent and thoughtful collaborator.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

There are many places I might be found outside the practice room, but wherever I am, more than likely I am with my friends. I am lucky to have musical colleagues who are wonderful people and meaningful friends and I really enjoy spending time with them, whether it be social gatherings or long and in-depth discussions about music. I get a great deal of inspiration from the amazing people I have the privilege of having around me.

What鈥檚 your favourite pastime?

I have an assortment of hobbies that I enjoy. I love film photography and writing with fountain pens. Whenever I am lucky enough to be back in the Rocky Mountains, I love to hike. Though admittedly impractical in many respects, it is a goal of mine someday to have climbed all of the 14ers (mountains whose summit elevation is greater than 14,000 feet) in Colorado.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Award?

It would be a tremendous thrill to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition. 9I制作厂免费 and Montr茅al at large have been deeply inspiring to me over the last two years. The musical ideas I have been exposed to here have fostered significant and accelerated growth in my playing and understanding of music. I feel that I have in many ways found my voice as a musician in my last two years in 惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒. More than anything, I love performing. It is my favorite aspect of music making, and the I would be incredibly excited if I got to do more of it as a result of being successful in this competition.

Who are you studying with and who will be your collaborative pianist?

I have the great privilege of calling Professor Andrew Wan my teacher at 9I制作厂免费. He has been a seemingly inexhaustible source of new and inspiring ideas and motivation to me over the last two years here. Beyond just this, as great of a musician and teacher as Professor Wan is, he is just as wonderful a person. He is an amazing role model for all of his students.

I will be collaborating with the fantastic pianist Michel-Alexandre Broekaert. I met and began working with Michel-Alexandre near the beginning of my time in Montr茅al, and over the last two years we have gotten to perform a wide range of great repertoire. It is so much fun getting to work with him, and I always look forward to any performance I get to collaborate with him on.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

Definitely a coffee shop. I love espresso, coffee, and strong tea.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I love traveling. I've been fortunate to visit and perform in a number of countries the past handful of summers. Even if it means taking a train, or being the driver on a long-distance road trip, seeing new landscapes and alternate ways of living really invigorates me.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

Besides the prizes and recognition, the true lasting impact of winning is the responsibility to continually represent oneself and the Schulich School of Music. Both an honor and a duty, the Golden Violin encourages its winners to hold themselves accountable for their own work and ambitions. For me in particular, it would be a great and unique platform to encourage and reach out to other First Nations students and young artists in Canada. It's an important aspect of my identity, so it's a goal of mine to incorporate my music in tackling this issue.

Who are you studying with and who will be your accompanist?

My teacher is Andre Roy and my collaborative partner is Meagan Milatz.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I love to play chess and basketball.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

It would be a dream come true. I have a great deal of admiration for previous winners and participants of this competition and I feel very fortunate already to have been selected to play in the final round.

Who are you studying with and who will be your accompanist?

This will be my 4th year studying with Elizabeth Dolin. She has been a tremendous source of support over these years and has taught me most of what I know about playing the cello. I cannot thank her enough for her invaluable help preparing this competition.

I will be performing next Sunday with Wei-Tang Huang. Apart from being a phenomenal pianist, he is also a great collaborator who is willing to delve deep into the music and discuss interpretation and musical ideas for hours at a time. As always, it will be a pleasure and a privilege to share the stage with him.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

Parc La Fontaine

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I'm not sure how unexpected this is since I've never met a fellow musician who doesn't love food, but I spend an unusual amount of time on activities revolving around food. I love to cook and eat with friends, discover new restaurants and revisit favorites, read food memoirs, Grubstreet diaries and the NY Times restaurant reviews, and devour shows like Top Chef and Chef's Table. I often amused my parents when I was little by wondering aloud what I wanted to eat the next day as they tucked me into bed. Now, I often tuck myself in with my phone open to a decadent-looking food Instagram account.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

Winning the Golden Violin Competition would be a great honor. As you can tell from that spelling, I鈥檓 not from here, but I feel connected to Montreal because I strongly identify with its dual nature. Moving here coincided with me fully embracing both sides of my Korean and American-ness, as well as returning to school to be able to pursue the parts I loved about my prior professional career. Winning this competition would be an incredible opportunity to further connect my role in the 9I制作厂免费 music community to my new path in Montreal and my cultivated roots outside of Canada.

Who are you studying with and who will be your accompanist?

I study with Axel Strauss and Meagan Milatz will be my partner-in-piano.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

I enjoy hanging out and grabbing a drink with friends and checking out some of Montreal鈥檚 many awesome shows and concerts. But, currently I鈥檓 preparing for my doctoral comprehensive exam so you鈥檒l probably find me at my computer or in the library.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I really enjoy road biking and playing sports, especially soccer, basketball and baseball. I also used to coach baseball.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

Being named the winner would be wonderful as it would be the realization of a lot of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Over the course of my time at 9I制作厂免费, I feel I have grown so much in how I play my instrument and approach music making through working with my teacher and through partaking in many diverse projects and concerts, and to have this recognized through this competition would be confirmation that I鈥檓 on the right track!

Who are you studying with and who will be your accompanist?

I study with Axel Strauss and my accompanist is Olivier Hebert-Bouchard.

Where do you call home?

My first home is Ottawa, ON. But I lived in Amsterdam for many years, and I have Dutch nationality, so that feels like home too.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

In the kitchen, baking something unhealthy, but delicious.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I bake a lot of cakes, muffins, cookies, etc.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

When I was in high school, I used to visit the Schulich School of Music quite frequently because my sister was a student here at the time. So I've known, and have held the school in high regard for many years. So it would be such an honour for me to be acknowledged by the Schulich School of Music in this way. And I'm sure it would make my sister very happy too!

Where do you call home?

I come all the way from the south of the Americas, Argentina. Because of music and education, I have lived in Italy (2 years), Boston (4 years) and now in Canada since September 2011. Therefore to me, this is a tricky question. I have had the great fortune to have terrific experiences in every country and I have met some of the most inspiring, talented, and wonderful human being a long the way. Even if I grew up in Argentina, I call it home anywhere in which you are welcomed....borders only exist in our minds...

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

At a small cafe or running in the Jeanne Mance Parc.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

Theater and film. I studied drama for over 10 years and I was part of a theatre troop and got to participate in a few films.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

It would be a wonderful recognition after having studied at 9I制作厂免费 over 5 years and travelling around the world playing music and representing this prestigious University.

Where do you call home?

I鈥檓 from the United States鈥揝aint Albans, Vermont 鈥� but am quickly feeling at home in Montreal.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

Most likely hanging out with friends or exploring more of the city.

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It would mean a great deal! It鈥檚 amazing that the school has such a prestigious competition for its string players. The previous winners have been wonderful ambassadors for the university, and it鈥檇 be such an honor to be a part of that.

Where do you call home?

Victoria, British Columbia

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

Exploring Montreal. I鈥檝e been enjoying discovering coffee shops, markets and many of the artistic outlets this city has to offer including art shows and concerts.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I love playing sports (especially soccer, baseball and basketball). I also coached baseball for a short time.

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Where do you call home?

I spent most of my formative years in Toronto, but my parents moved a bit east to Whitby after I started at 9I制作厂免费, so that's my new home base.

Other than on stage or in the practice room, where might one find you?

I like spending time with friends and going out for food, but I also value the precious time I have to myself at home where I can cuddle up with a mug of tea and watch some Netflix.

What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I liked to draw when I was younger, but nowadays I don't have as much time to do so.

What would it mean to you to be named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition?

I'm already so honoured to have been nominated alongside my esteemed colleagues, and I'm grateful for the experience and opportunity to perform. I always wonder how much of my interpretation comes through when I'm performing, so winning would be great confirmation that I am reaching the audience with my music. It would be a dream come true to have my name next to all the past winners and be acknowledged for my hard work.

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Victor Fournelle-Blain, violin/viola

Where do you call home? -I am originally from Sainte-Julienne, Quebec, but I am really at home in Montreal.

Did you choose your instrument or did your instrument choose you?听 -There was never much of a decision process about my instrument. I tried violin when I was 8, liked it and just kept playing. The same is true for viola, but at 18 years old. I've played viola mostly in chamber music since then, violin was always my major, until this past September when I started my Artist Diploma at 9I制作厂免费 in both violin and viola.听

Other than in a practice room, where else might someone find you? -I like going outdoors when I can - either hiking, snowshoeing or biking.听

If you had to tell someone of one moment at the Schulich School of Music that was truly special for you, what would it be? -Walking on stage as concertmaster of 9I制作厂免费 Symphony Orchestra in the Maison Symphonique was truly a special moment.

If there was one composer from any time period you could have a beer with whom would it be? -There are many, but young Brahms seems hard to beat. He had an incredible musical drive, was already extremely cultivated in his 20's and had a passionate and truly "romantic" temperament.听

听What will you do if you are named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition? -I'll be very grateful, naturally. It would allow me to focus solely on musical projects that are dear to me and to take time off to prepare for international competitions and major auditions.

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Byungchan Lee, violin

Where do you call home? -Vancouver, BC

Did you choose your instrument or did your instrument choose you? 听-This is tough to answer because my mother chose the kindergarten I went to, and the kindergarten chose the violin for me. Either way I鈥檓 glad I stuck with it ever since!

Other than in a practice room, where else might someone find you? -Generally, in the school: either in class, or shuffling from one rehearsal to another. You may also find me in听Caf茅 Art Java.

听If you had to tell someone of one moment at the Schulich School of Music that was truly special for you, what would it be? 听-Having had the opportunity to perform the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the 9I制作厂免费 Symphony Orchestra in February 2014.

If there was one composer from any time period you could have a beer with whom would it be? -Franz Schubert - he only lived to be 32 years old, yet he was and still is one of the great composers of the Romantic era. I鈥檓 turning 20 this May, so I鈥檓 amazed by what he was able to accomplish during his lifetime.

What will you do if you are named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition? -I would ensure to properly thank those who have made it possible for me, including Dr. Seymour Schulich, my teachers, family, friends, and a number of others. I would definitely save the award so that it could be put toward my further education; I would also possibly look into purchasing a new bow.听 听

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Marjolaine Lambert, violin

Where do you call home? -惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒

Did you choose your instrument or did your instrument choose you?听 - At a very young age, I borrowed it from my older brother.

Other than in a practice room, where else might someone find you? -In the music library, writing my thesis.

If you had to tell someone of one moment at the Schulich School of Music that was truly special for you, what would it be? -The moment I sat down at my first doctoral committee and realized how lucky I was to work with such fantastic advisers.

If there was one composer from any time period you could have a beer with whom would it be? -Christopher Cerrone

听What will you do if you are named the winner of the Golden Violin Competition? -I will use the funds to continue my work with live electronics--work that was inspired by wonderful collaborations and amazing technological advances at 9I制作厂免费. I plan on recording several works in surround sound that require specific spatialization. Surprisingly few of these works have been recorded in this way, including Boulez's Anth猫mes 2. In addition, I want to bring live electronic music to the concert halls by means of lecture-recitals and concerts, as well as working on improving the technology by collaborating with scientists and composers.