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Home to 18 orchestras, 67 choirs, the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, Tafelmusik, Massey Hall, Telus Centre, and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto is considered internationally Canada’s capital of classical music.

The International Music Festival and Competition (IMFC) fosters talented musicians, conductors and composers, and provides them performing opportunities, career advancement and professional guidance by leading experts in the classical music industry in Canada. 

Music students and young professionals of all nationalities, ages, levels and musical disciplines are invited to apply.