Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition is a major contemporary music competition that rewards the most talented young artists in the categories of piano, voice and strings.
Prize amounts
First prize: $8,000, a tour in Canada and a three-week residency at the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival, in Italy.
Second prize: $3,000
Third prize: $2,000
Background
Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté was a virtuoso composer, pianist and violinist who wanted to encourage emerging musicians to play works by contemporary composers.
The Prize fulfils Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté’s lifelong dream that the music of contemporary composers would make its presence felt via young musicians on the threshold of their careers.
To know more about the eligibility criteria and to get more information about these prizes, consult the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition website.
Prize amounts
$2,000 -
$8,000
These prizes are administered by the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition.
Application-based
Accessibility
If you are Deaf, hard of hearing or a TTY user, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact the Canada Council.
The Canada Council for the Arts can also receive calls from a video relay service (VRS). For more information, visit the VRS Canada website.