Jimmie LeBlanc

Jimmie LeBlanc (born 1977) is a Canadian composer and guitarist.[1] His music has been performed throughout his native country, including by the Ensemble Contrechamps, Hwaum Chamber Ensemble, Kore Ensemble, Les Enfants Terribles, Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Pentaèdre, Quatuor Bozzini, and the Trio Fibonacci.

Early life and education

LeBlanc was born in Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon. His initial musical training was as a pop and jazz guitarist. He then pursued studies in classical guitar and music composition at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music degree at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University.[2]

Career

In 2007 LeBlanc was a finalist in the 4th Seoul International Competition for Composers. In 2008 he received the Lutoslawski Award. In 2009 he was awarded the Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music for the work L’Espace intérieur du monde.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "Online Icicle Atlas offers jackpot of scientific data". Phys.org, March 4, 2015, University of Toronto
  2. "Jimmie LeBlanc wins the Canada Council for the Arts 2009 Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music". www.canadacouncil.ca. Archived from the original on 10 November 2010.
  3. "Quebec composer wins chamber music prize". CBC Arts, Dec 07, 2009
  4. "Prix et nominations pour McGill". Ici Radio Canada, 16 December 2009


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