Montréal - Concours musical international de Montréal

Each year since its first edition in 2002, the CMIM brings together exceptional musicians of the new generation. In turn, these young singers, violinists, and pianists measure their talents against their peers. Since its creation, nearly 5,000 young musicians from over 90 countries, trained in the world’s leading music schools, have applied to the CMIM. With the guidance of an international jury of classical music luminaries, the Concours musical international de Montréal brings to the forefront the world’s finest young artists, helping to launch their careers on the world stage. 

The CMIM celebrates the excellence of its laureates with generous awards and scholarships. The CMIM aims to make classical music accessible to the widest possible audience. Hundreds of thousands of listeners around the world follow each stage of the competition, whether in the concert hall or online. They are the privileged witnesses to a musical and human adventure, with a front-row seat to the event’s international impact. The CMIM is firmly rooted in the artistic ecosystem of Montreal, embodying the cultural richness and openness to the world that characterize our city. The CMIM fosters encounters between young artists from around the world, exceptional mentors, and the public. Along with its superior artistic quality, warmth and camaraderie imbue the atmosphere of the competition each spring.