The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre announces the launch of its annual international call for proposals for the Azrieli Music Prizes Performance Fund.

Created in 2014 by Dr. Sharon Azrieli CQ for the Azrieli Foundation, the Azrieli Music Prizes celebrate excellence in music composition. Offering the largest prize package of its kind in Canada. Azrieli Music Prizes consists of one discovery prize, The Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music, and three commissions, The Azrieli Commission for Canadian Music, The Azrieli Commission for International Music and The Azrieli Commission for Jewish Music.

The Azrieli Music Prizes Performance Fund funds are awarded annually to outstanding music ensembles through a competitive selection process. Proposals must feature works from the list of 14 eligible award-winning Azrieli Music Prizes works ranging from chamber to choral and orchestral music, with and without soloists.

Professional ensembles may submit a proposal requesting support ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 CAD, to help cover the costs of score and parts rental, soloist fees, additional rehearsal time, augmented concert promotion and/or attendance of Azrieli Music Prizes Laureates at rehearsals and/or the concert performance.

The call runs through July 4, for performances during the 2025-26, 2026-27 or 2027-28 seasons. Proposals are accepted online.

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