Montreal, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – The JM Canada Foundation is pleased to present the 2025 Choquette-Symcox Award to mezzo-soprano Justine Ledoux. The artist will receive a $6,000 scholarship to support her career development.
“For several years, we have had the pleasure of following Justine’s impressive evolution as an emerging artist. Today, we are delighted to recognize her exceptional talent and promising career with this award,” says Véronique Desjardins, Executive Director of the JM Canada Foundation.
Justine Ledoux shares her thoughts: “I am deeply grateful to have been chosen for the Choquette-Symcox Scholarship from the Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation. Their support has marked key moments in my journey and truly made a difference in my life as an artist. The Foundation holds a special place in my heart—it is much more than financial support; it’s a true family that believes in its artists. I feel lucky to be part of it.”
Biography of Justine Ledoux
Mezzo-soprano Justine Ledoux, a resident artist at the Opéra de Montréal, recently served as cover for the title role in Carmen. She also distinguished herself in the role of Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia at Brott Opera. A graduate of the Conservatoire de Montréal, she is currently continuing her advanced studies under the tutelage of Lena Hellström-Färnlöf.
About the Choquette-Symcox Award
Established in 2010 at the initiative of Fernand Choquette and Peter Symcox, the Choquette-Symcox Award is presented annually to support the talent and virtuosity of a young Quebec musician in their career development.
About the JM Canada Foundation
The JM Canada Foundation’s mission is to raise, create, and manage funds to support the mission of JM Canada, which promotes the discovery of classical music among young audiences, supports the career development of young classical musicians on the national stage, and assists in the career development of young Canadian musicians.
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For more information:
Véronique Desjardins
Executive Director JM Canada Foundation
