On April 26th and 27th, 2025, five of Canada’s best emerging pianists performed in person, live-streamed recitals for the 48th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (E-Gré) in Piano. The E-Gré Competition began in 1976 and is the most important annual Canadian and contemporary music competition. We were grateful this year to be able to once again hold the competition live in Brandon, MB.
Five competitors performed one final recital, and each program was required to include at least 50% Canadian music, as well as this year’s commissioned work: “where poppies still bloom and fall” by Rita Ueda.
First place winner, Linda Ruan, received a cash award of $6000, and will embark on a cross-Canada tour in October and November 2025. The Winner will each receive ca. $5000 in performance fees.
Ruan also wins The City of Brandon Prize of $1000 for the Best Performance of the 2025 commissioned piece, “where poppies still bloom and fall” by Rita Ueda.
More information about the competition can be found on the .