Cynthia Blanchon

Viola professor at the Université de Montréal since 2023, Cynthia Blanchon is a sought-after pedagogue and chamber musician. Her performances have taken her around the world to major venues such as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Philharmonie de Paris, and the Sydney Opera House. A passionate chamber musician, she is notably a member of the Myriade Quartet. She earned her doctorate under the guidance of Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot at the Université de Montréal, after studying at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and the Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon (CNSMD).

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)