Watch the performances
of the 2021 candidates
2022 Edition : Piano
Great news:
the OSM will be on stage with the candidates
for the final round of the competition!
A brand new event revolving
around the repertoire
of Johann Sebastian Bach!
83rd EDITION
PIANO
Dedicated to the piano, the 83rd edition of the OSM Competition will take place from November 8 to 12, 2022. After two virtual editions, the OSM Competition is making a grand return to the concert hall! Moreover, we are very pleased to announce that the orchestra will be on stage alongside the candidates during the final round under the direction of Jacques Lacombe.
A brand new event dedicated to the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical legacy is introduced this year. The jury will determine the winner from among the semi-finalists who will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Check out the REPERTOIRE section for more information.
Loyal to its mission to support the next generation of Canadian musicians, the OSM Competition will award over $100,000 in cash prizes, training and performance opportunities. Music lovers will be able to vote for their favorite contestant to win the Audience Award. Contestants will also benefit from workshop and masterclass training from professional musicians.
Follow step by step all the great moments of this 83rd edition of the OSM Competition!
FEATURED
Canadian Opera Artists: Seven Local Wonders
Xiaoyu Liu wins the Frederic Chopin Competition in Warsaw
The magic of the Competition … through the eyes of two winners
Musician’s Confessions – Advice for young musician
Musicians’ confessions – Musical Journey
Behind the Scenes with the OSM Competition Jury
Challenges and advantages
From Orchestral Excerpts to Concertos
DATES TO REMEMBER
To ensure you do not miss a beat, important milestones of this 83rd edition of the OSM Competition are the following:
March 21
Beginning of the registration period.
May 27
Registration deadline.
September 26
Announcement of the 10 semifinalists.
November 8 & 9
Semifinal round at the Tanna Schulich Hall at McGill University and announcement of the 3 finalists.
November 11
Bach special round, at the Tanna Schulich Hall at McGill University.
November 12
Final round with the orchestra, at the Maison Symphonique.
