While Iranian-Canadian composer Ashkan Behzadi describes his first pieces as “immature and naïve,” the same certainly can’t be said about his current output.
About the competition
New in 2017, the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers encourages the creation of new Canadian chamber music by up-and-coming composers.
The competition recognizes works for chamber music formations, including piano, that have the potential to engage a wide audience and become part of the standard repertoire.
Congratulations to our five winners!
- 1st prize: Thierry Tidrow
- 2nd prize: Ashkan Behzadi
- 3rd prize: Christopher Goddard
- 4th prize: Taylor Brook
- 5th prize: Alison Yun-Fei Jiang
- People's Choice Award winner: Alison Yun-Fei Jiang
2018 Finalists
Canadian composers Ashkan Behzadi, Taylor Brook, Christopher Goddard, Alison Yun-Fei Jiang and Thierry Tidrow competed in the GSC's final round.
The Jury
Works will be judged by an international jury made up of composers, performers and concert-goers, chaired by the Dean of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University.
