The student and pianist Gabriele Strata has achieved great success at the prestigious 2024 Concours Musical International de Montréal, CMIM. He has been awarded the competition’s second prize, as well as the audience award and chamber music prize, marking a significant milestone in his musical career.
Gabriele Strata is studying on the one-year Artist Diploma course at Musikhögskolan Ingesund, a post-master course dedicated to artistic development for world-class artists. Under the guidance of Professor Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist and other distinguished teachers, he has refined his craft and demonstrated exceptional artistry and technical skill.
In the final of CMIM, Gabriele Strata delivered an interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto, accompanied by the renowned Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, OSM, under the direction of Maestro Xian Zhang. This performance has been hailed as unforgettable and captivated both the jury and the audience.
“I am incredibly honored and grateful for this recognition, says Gabriele Strata. The experience of performing with Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and Maestro Xian Zhang is something I will always cherish. I extend my warmest thanks to my professors and Musikhögskolan Ingesund for their relentless support and guidance.”
The Concours Musical International de Montréal (CMIM) is one of the world’s leading music competitions and attracts top talent from around the world. The competition aims to discover and support the next generation of great musicians and offers them a platform to showcase their artistry and achieve international recognition.
