The Pentaèdre wind quintet is pleased to present its 6th edition of the Pentaèdre-Youkali Competition, celebrating the great tradition of musical performance for winds. Launched in 2012, the Competition aims to offer support to wind players—flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn players—and showcase their repertoire. Past winners include bassoonists Antoine St-Onge (Principal Bassoon with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra) and Thomas Roy-Rochelle (2nd bassoon, National Ballets of Canada Orchestra), flutist Félicia Lévesque, as well as oboists Flavie Lacoste and Élise Poulin and flutist Ariane Brisson, the two last being both today members of Pentaèdre.
This year, the Competition will spotlight French composer Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), whose extensive body of work is essential material for any wind player. Presented in partnership with the Faculty of Music of the Université de Montréal and the Youkali Foundation, the Competition will be held on March 14th, 2025. Dedicated to young wind players aged 25 and under, the Competition is divided into two categories: Solo, and Chamber Music. Several prizes in the form of bursaries and professional opportunities will be awarded.
Pentaèdre is proud to welcome Danièle LeBlanc as president of the jury for this edition. With over two decades of experience in the cultural sector, Danièle LeBlanc has been serving as the General and Artistic Director of Jeunesses Musicales Canada since 2012.
