President Annette Sanger awarded pianist, Charles Richard-Hamelin the $20,000 first prize in the Career Development Award competition in Walter Hall, April 26.
Cellist Stéphane Tétreault, was
awarded $10,000 as second prize winner.
Shown here with collaboratist Marie-Eve Scarfone.
Pianist Pierre-André Doucet received third prize of $5,000
The Career Development Award is presented every three years to outstanding, young Canadian musicians already engaged in a professional performing career. This year marks the 10th presentation of the award and the prize money was increased and a live competition added.