Competition Results are announced.

Chandonnet Louis Jacob – ABSOLUTE WINNER, Harp


Chandonnet Louis Jacob

Louis-Jacob Chandonnet demonstrated an exceptional talent for the harp from a very young age. He began his studies at just six years old at the Conservatoire de musique de Trois-Rivières (CMTR) under the guidance of Ms. Valérie Milot. He later refined his skills with Mr. Matt Dupont before rejoining Ms. Milot’s class in 2024 at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal.
Despite his young age, Louis-Jacob has excelled in numerous prestigious competitions, earning multiple gold medals and first prizes. Among his most notable achievements are his successes at the Concours de musique de Sherbrooke, the Concours Pierre-de-Saurel, the Concours Classival, the Concours de musique de la Capitale de Québec, and the CANIMEX Canadian Music Competition (CMC). He was awarded the title of “coup de cœur” at the Défi I Musici de Montréal three times, performing remarkable pieces such as Lascia ch’io pianga by Handel and Zaeer’s Celtic Concerto in solo performances with the I Musici chamber orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jean-François Rivest in 2022 and 2023.
In 2023 and 2024, Louis-Jacob also stood out as a finalist and award-winner in his categories at the OMNI competition organized by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal, earning notable distinctions. These remarkable performances led to an invitation to participate in the winners’ concert for the competition. That same year, he was invited to perform at the prestigious 12th edition of La Grande Première des futures étoiles at Place des Arts, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned cellist Stéphane Tétreault.
A versatile artist, Louis-Jacob excels both as a soloist and in chamber music. He particularly enjoys sharing the stage with his violinist brother in numerous regional concerts and Conservatoire events. Always eager to broaden his musical horizons, he also studies piano at the pre-conservatory level with Fabien Proulx-Tremblay.
Outside of music, Louis-Jacob thrives in a variety of activities, including competitive badminton and video games, which are among his favorite pastimes. His passion for music, combined with his dedication and talent, promises a bright future for this exceptional young harpist.


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