Christina and Louis Quilico Awards

Internationally known pianist and recording artist, Christina Petrowska Quilico, established the Christina and Louis Quilico Award to honour the memory of her late husband, renowned baritone Louis Quilico.

In addition to his extensive stage career, Louis Quilico taught at the Faculty of Music of the University of Toronto, McGill University, the Philadelphia Academy of Vocal Arts, and the Glenn Gould School. Christina decided that an award intended to encourage young musicians in the formative part of their careers would be a fitting tribute to Louis’ commitment to training the next generation of artists.

The Christina and Louis Quilico Awards are presented every two years and recognize outstanding young singers.

2023 Award Recipients
1st Prize: Midori Marsh
2nd Prize: Ariane Cossette
3rd Prize: Alex Hetherington

(l-r) Christina Quilico, Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ontario Arts Foundation Executive Director Bruce Bennett, Second Prize Winner Ariane Cossette, Third Prize Winner Alex Hetherington, First Prize Winner Midori Marsh, COC General Director Perryn Leech, Steven Philcox and Carolyn Sproule. Photo: Karen E. Reeves

Quilico_Past_Recipients 2023

News Releases
Winners of the 2023 Christina and Louis Quilico Awards vocal competition February 7, 2023