Sponsored by Mme Nicole Senécal, a classical music passionnée, this prize affords one young musician each year, a unique and coveted opportunity to perform an instrumental solo before a live audience, accompanied by a professional orchestra.

In addition to a $2,500 prize, travel and accommodation, and a performance opportunity, this award is a valuable showcase to drive a professional career. The Ottawa Symphony Senécal — Mozart Prize encourages young musicians—in spirit and materially—in their pursuit of performance excellence.

Join us for this episode to hear:

• 2018 Prize-Winning Performance: Mozart Horn concerto no. 2 in E flat, K.417, performed by Martin Mangrum, horn;

• 2019 Prize-Winning Performance: Exsultate, jubilate K.165, performed by Elizabeth Polese, Soprano;

• Your own Ottawa Symphony Orchestra; and

• Listen as we reveal the name of the 2020 winner!

No more bassooner or later… we’re out of bassoon jokes, so join us and enjoy this episode now!

Curators | Nos conservateurs

Dr. David Gardner
Ottawa Symphony Historian | Historien de l’ Orchestre symphonique d’ Ottawa

Alain Trudel
Ottawa Symphony Music Director | directeur musicale

The Emergency Relief Fund of the Musicians’ Association of Local 180 (Ottawa-Gatineau) supports local musicians affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

To help, go to: ma180.org