Bernard Diamant Prize
Current winner: Kaitlyn Wallis Giunta
Photo: Dario Acosta
Overview
The Bernard Diamant Prize offers Canadian classical singers under age 35 an opportunity to pursue their career through further studies. They may also take singing classes with a coach, master or professor, or even attend voice training workshops.
*Prize Currently Suspended*
This prize is currently suspended, as the Council reviews its suite of prizes in order to best serve artists and artistic communities. Stay tuned for updates about this prize.
What is this prize?
The Bernard Diamant Prize offers classical music singers under age 35 an opportunity to pursue their career through further studies.
Prize amount
$5,000
How to qualify
This prize is currently under review.
Deadline(s)
Biennial
Who created this prize?
Bernard Diamant, a baritone and emeritus professor of music, understood the importance of relying on youth and artistic excellence. His generous bequest to the Canada Council and memorial gifts from his friends attest to his engagement.
Further Information
Sarah Brown
Program Officer, Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
150 Elgin Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
E-mail: sarah.brown@canadacouncil.ca
613-566-4414, ext. 6004
Toll free: 1-800-263-5588, ext. 6004
TTY: 1-866-585-5559
Biennial
Prize Amount
$5,000
By program
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