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2009 Honens Laureates – Musicians for the 21st century, with audiences for the 21st century in mind.
Alcan String Quartet  – Dazzling virtuosity, recognizable personality, homogeneous sound and elegant style.
Alexander Sevastian  – Three-time winner of the International Accordion Competition!
Alexander Tselyakov, Piano – "Phenomenal Pianist" - Kitzinger Zeitung (Germany)
Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà – The hottest chamber ensemble in Canada!
Anne-Julie Caron (Marimba) – “a joy to hear…she will set the standard for others to follow” John Beck
Ariel Barnes – Ariel Barnes: considered by many to be the finest cellist in Canada!
Arion – Magical Ease and Trenchant Virtuosity
Art of Time Ensemble – Jazz influenced classical music by 20th century composers featuing Canada's finest musicians.
Arturo Nieto-Dorantes – Metamorphosis: Breathtaking renditions inspired by folkloric traditions!
Bareil-Lépine duo (violin-cello) – Soaring Strings: absolute pleasure in every measure!
Bataclan! – "Bataclan! is worth a listen to hear smart musicians experiment intelligently."
Beatles Baroque - Les Boréades de Montréal – Arrangements of the Beatle's famous songs on period instruments.
Borealis String Quartet – One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation
British Columbia Boys Choir – Join the Boys for a tour Around the World in 80 Minutes
Bruce Vogt, piano – Presenting a series of Liszt-only recitals in honour of Liszt's bicentenary (2011)
Buzz – 'Buzz Brass' mission is to promote chamber music for brass ensemble worldwide
Calvin Dyck – A musical journey of "The Golden Violin" by Calvin Dyck and Betty Suderman
Daniel Bolshoy (classical guitar) – “Bolshoy, though he possesses a technique of the highest order, is a musician first.” Ottawa Citizen
Darrett Zusko (piano)  – ...one of the most promising performers of the 21st century. La Nueva Espana
David Jalbert (piano) – "Jalbert dazzles with skill, style and taste with all the all the exuberance and finesse a listener could want." TORONTO STAR
Derek Yaple-Schobert – Award-winning pianist invites you on a memorable musical journey
Duo Affinité (Bassoon, Trumpet and Piano)  – "A wonderful, out-of-the-way musical offering of superlative quality" The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Duo Concertante – intimate to virtuosic violin and piano performances--chamber music perfection!
Elmer Iseler Singers – Canada's finest professional chamber choir tours B.C. in 2011-12
Ensemble Vivant – Led by pianist Catherine Wilson, the core trio is piano, violin, cello.
Foothills Brass Quintet – Presenting their newest show BrassScapes and the CD: Stampede!
François Houle – "...a spectacularly versatile clarinetist who appears to have no limitations stylistically or sonically."
Guy Few (trumpet, piano, voice) – Guy Few is exactly what the concert stage needs. Vancouver Province
Harp Angel – "the Stradivarius of Harpists" (New York, NY)...a soulful & engaging performance of Classical, Celtic & Romantic treasures.
Haydn Trio – D2H DedicatedToHaydn: a piano trio commemorates the bicentenary of Haydn's death
IL Voce – Classical Crossover (or Popera) Ensemble consisting of two tenors and two sopranos
Infinitus – Three award-winning young musicians from Canada and the United States
Jasper Wood (violin) – “His fingers were a blur of motion as he coaxed achingly rich tones from his violin.” Billings Gazette
Joe Trio – Joe Trio - Rock Concert Attitude & Concert Hall Grace
Kathryn Whitney  – Beautiful music; a breathtaking voice. Award-winning Canadian singer.
Kleztory – One of the peppiest klezmer bands since klezmer entered the New World
Kortgaard and Tiefenbach – Two of Canada's finest classical pianists in a unique one piano-four hands collaboration
Les Voix humaines – The Skill of Trapeze Artists and the Telephatic Communion of Jazz Saxophonists
Louise Bessette (Piano) – A 20th-century specialist of penetrating insight and unerring technique (Montreal Gazette)
Luc Beauséjour, harpsichordist – Elegance, virtuosity, and expressiveness.
Marc Djokic (violin) – "Young Djokic Dazzles. He led the orchestra like a battlefield hero" Halifax Chronicle Herald
Marie-Andrée Ostiguy, piano & string quartet – Glamourous performer of classical works and original music, accessible style plus outreach.
Marie-Josée Lord, soprano – Amazes by the depth of her gifts and her charming charismatic personality
musica intima – From BC: one of North America's best vocal ensembles... amazing; inspiring; beautiful!
Patrick Godfrey – There should always be room for musicians with Godfrey's sense of personal direction... Globe and Mail
Penderecki String Quartet – The Quartet approached their musical task with style and dedication. Their playing was impeccable. THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Pentaèdre – Montreal has its own champions of the windy genre. Natasha Gauthier, Hour (Canada)
Phoebe MacRae and Rena Sharon – Animal Passions: Romping the Romantic Realm - through song!! It's a comic delight!!
Quebec Viennese Music Society – Viennese Promenade plunges you into the welcoming atmosphere of old Vienna s taverns and cafés!
Reside/Dawson Duo – Virtuosic flute and piano duo performing works from the classical period to the present day
Sarah Hagen - Pro'ject Sound – "Exquisite phrasing and a refreshingly imaginative approach make her one to watch." - The Omniscient Mussel
Sébastien Lépine, cellist – Sébastien Lépine: breathtaking performances that breathe new life into classical music!
Tanya Siega – Classical / Crossover Soprano, Tanya Siega
Trio Hochelaga – Technical Finesse and Romantic Effusiveness
Triple Forte (Piano Trio) – Three of Canada's best young talents cast a magical spell ...it was brilliant work. TORONTO STAR
Valérie Milot, harpist – A young, charismatic, talented and many times awarded harpist.
Zodiac Trio – Deserving of being placed in the top ranks in the musical world
- Infinitus – From Handel to Hip-Hop.
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