Ottawa, July 29, 2014 – Harpist Antoine Malette-Chénier is the recipient of the 2014 Canada Council Michael Measures Prize. A unique collaboration between the Canada Council for the Arts and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC), this $25,000 prize recognizes promising talent in the next generation of Canadian classical musicians. This year, it will enable Antoine Malette-Chénier to pursue advanced studies in baroque harp at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon, as well as in pedal harp with various European masters. The prize will be presented during a special NYOC performance at the National Arts Centre on July 31, 2014 at 8:00pm.
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