France’s Lyon International Chamber Music Competition Names 2023 Winners

Trio Pantoum, from Paris, was awarded the top prize at Lyon University’s Grand Amphithéâtre

Now in its 18th edition, the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition (CIMCL) provides outstanding emerging artist ensembles to perform publicly for their peers and professional arts organizations. As of 2004, the CIMCL has hosted over 1,300 young artists from 35 different countries, who have been part of highlighting the arts and culture of the City of Lyon.

Ten piano trios recently performed for the top prize at Lyon University’s Grand Amphithéâtre from April 12–15, 2023. The winners of the 2023 edition are:

• 1st prize: Trio Pantoum (Paris, France)
• 2nd Prize: Trio Havisham (London, England)
• 3rd Prize: Trio Ex (Berlin, Germany)

The special prizes were given as follows:

• SEAM Prize for commitment to contemporary music: Trio Astatine (London, England)
• Best Interpretation of a commissioned work by Daniel Arango-Pradao: Trio Ex
• Best Performance of the first movement of Lucien Durosoir’s Trio in B minor —  awarded by the Musicians Between War and Peace Association: Trio Arabesque (Zürich, Switzerland)

The Career Development Awards were chosen as:

• Belle Saison Prize: series of concerts, residence, development of artistic projects: Trio Pantoum (Paris, France)
• Villecroze Music Academy: Masterclass and Residency with Ralph Gothony (18 to 24 September 2024): Trio Pantoum

The competition jury comprised Attila Falvay, David Grimal, Louise Hopkins, Mari Kodama, and Vincent Coq.

A total of €18,000 will be given among the first, second, and third prize winners, while €5,500 is available for special prizes.