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Étienne Caron was generously supported by the Fondation David R. Graham Award.

Étienne Caron began his piano studies at an early age with Branka Balevic-Gasparian, then with Yves Henry at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) of Paris.

After studying on a physics bachelor, he was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP) in 2021 in the piano class of Denis Pascal, where he completes his studies this year. He also joined the advanced cycles in Musical Analysis under the guidance of Thomas Lacôte, as well as in Chamber Music in the class of Claire Désert and Louis Rodde.
In 2022, he was awarded Third Prize at the Albert Roussel International Competition at Salle Cortot, and in 2024 he received the Second Prize “Chopin” at the Brest International Competition. He was selected to the prestigious Bach-Wettbewerb in Leipzig in 2025.

He is the recipient of the Søren Le Schmidt – Château de Courgent Prize at the French Connection Academy in Denmark, which offers him a collaboration with the renowned fashion designer.

Since 2022, he has formed a duo with baritone Pierre-Yves Cras. Together, they won the Grand Prize and seven special prizes at the International Art Song Competition of Gordes in 2024.

Étienne Caron performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues such as the Alte Börse in Leipzig, Salle Cortot in Paris, the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, the Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne, as well as the Opéras of Grand Avignon and Montpellier.

Étienne Caron is one of the young artists supported by the Safran Foundation for Music.

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Erica Do was generously supported by the Banff Centre Artist Award.

Born in Seoul, Korea in 2002, Yeonsoo (Erica) Do is a pianist whose artistry has been recognized through a wide range of performances and international appearances. She began her musical training at the Young Prodigy Academy of the Seoul Arts Center and graduated with highest honors from Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, receiving the Soo-Jung Shin Scholarship.

She has won top prizes at major competitions in Korea, including the Grand Prize at the Nanpa Music Competition and First Prize at the Sungjung Music Competition, and was a laureate of the Ewha-Kyunghyang and Kukmin Ilbo Competitions. As a soloist, she has appeared with orchestras such as the Gimpo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Korean Pacific Philharmonic Orchestra.

Her international activities include performances at the Aspen Music Festival, the Amalfi Music Festival, the Frost Chopin Festival, Ishikawa Music Academy, and the Music in Pyeongchang Festival. In 2025, she received the Modern Times Prize at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition and presented a special performance at the award ceremony. As a Yamaha Rising Artist, she performed in the Art M Concert, a social contribution project by Hyundai Pharmaceutical. She was also selected as a Kumho Young Artist and will present a solo recital at Kumho Art Hall.

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A Rare Post-Concert Experience

Following the Friday, September 4 concert, join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering in support of the Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) and Festival (BISQFest).

For more than four decades, BISQC has helped launch and sustain the careers of emerging string quartets from around the world. This year, you can help support the next generation of chamber musicians while spending an evening alongside the people that makes the festival so special.

Hosted in the newly renovated CLVB ’33, this intimate gathering will bring together fellow music lovers, artists, and supporters for a relaxed evening with Jan Lisiecki and members of the BISQC and BISQFest community. The evening will include a brief Q&A conversation, followed by drinks, hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Sébastien Tessier, a signature cocktail, host bar, and the opportunity to continue the evening with festival artists and fellow guests.

Admission to this special fundraising event is $250, available in advance or at the door. A charitable tax receipt for $200 will be issued for each admission purchased.

Join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest

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An Evening With Barry Shiffman and Jan Lisiecki