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Schulich grads awarded second prize at prestigious Van Wassenaer Early Music Competition

Published: 8 September 2014

The competition, begun in 1986, has launched the careers of many Early Music ensembles, and has been incorporated into the Utrecht Early Music Festival as of this year.  Twelve semi-final groups participated in the competition.  Pallade Musica were Grand Prize winners at the Early Music America Baroque Performance Competition in New York, October 2012, and  consists of three Schulich alumni :Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violon, Elinor Frey, baroque cello, Esteban La Rotta, theorbo, as well as Mylène Bélanger, harpsichord. Based on dedicated research and continuous exploration, Pallade Musica’s performances are acclaimed for their expressive and elegant interpretations, earning praise for their “spectacular virtuosity” (Tom Strini) and “tremendous ensemble sense” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).

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