Held from 19 to 23 April, this year’s edition was dedicated to cello and piano duosThe prize winners of the 17th Lyon International Chamber Music Competition were announced following the final round on 23 April. Third prize of €3,000 was awarded to Duo Michel-Boullenois, consisting of Albéric Boullenois, cello and Aude Michel, piano. They also won the prize for best interpretation of Outside by Benoît Menut, awarded by musicology students from Lyon University, worth €1,000. The Lyon International Chamber Music Competition was founded in 2004 by horn player Joël Nicod. Seven disciplines alternate over the years: trio with piano, string quartet, wind quintet, brass quintet, voice and piano duets, cello and piano, violin and piano.

Source: International New York Times April 25, 2022 17:37 UTC