Gabrielle Turgeon from Sault Ste. Marie has come away from Concours OSM with the grand prize at the competition, held Nov. 15 in Montreal.<\/p>\n
Turgeon claimed the Barbara Bronfman prize, which includes a $20,000-scholarship awarded to the top emerging artist.<\/p>\n
Concours OSM is one of Canada’s top classic musical events.<\/p>\n
Turgeon secured the Barbara Bronfman top\u00a0prize, a $20,000 scholarship awarded annually to the competition\u2019s foremost emerging artist.\u00a0Each year, young artists compete for scholarships, development opportunities, and performance engagements designed to support their professional growth.<\/p>\n
Turgeon also was awarded the OSM Invitation Prize, offered by Canimex, which provides opportunities to perform at recitals, chamber music or other engagements; the\u00a0Mich\u00e8le-Par\u00e9 Prize, a\u00a0residency at Orford Musique, during which the laureate will develop a community engagement project and receive mentorship to support and guide their efforts; the Chapelle Musicale Reine \u00c9lisabeth Prize, a residency at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium for the 2026\u20132027 season; and the $25,000 Ann Birks Career Scholarship, which provides targeted professional development, coaching, and performance opportunities.<\/p>\n
Turgeon\u2019s success at the Concours\u00a0places her among Canada\u2019s most promising emerging vocalists, representing Sault Ste. Marie on a national and international stage.<\/p>\n