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Azrieli Music Prizes
Next edition
- Edition
- 2028
- Dates
- Next call opens spring 2028
- Location
- Montreal
Source: azrielifoundation.org
Overview
Biennial composition prizes of the Azrieli Foundation founded in 2014, open to composers of all ages and nationalities, with one commission reserved for Canadian composers. Each laureate package is valued at CAD 250,000 including cash, a Montreal premiere, further international performances and a recording.
- Organiser
- Azrieli Foundation
- Instruments
- Composition
- Category
- Chamber & solo composition
- Age limits
- no age limit
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Application via the individual prize pages during the call for proposals.
Rounds & time limits
- Proposal/score submission to independent juries per prize
Repertoire
Instrumentation rotates: 2028 chamber music, 2030 orchestra, 2032 choir, 2034 orchestra and choir.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Prize for Jewish Music, Commission for Jewish Music, Commission for Canadian Music, Commission for International Music
- Each: CAD 50,000 cash, premiere in Montreal, two further international performances, commercial recording (package valued CAD 250,000)
Past editions
- 2026 — Montreal source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source