The Prix Archambault was a Canadian

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and prize that was awarded from 1940 through 1962. Established by Edmond Archambault, the competition and prize was initially administered by the Matinées Symphoniques Committee of the

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from 1940 to 1942. Beginning with the 1943 competition, Maurice Crépault of the Archambault firm administered the prize until it ceased operation following the 1962 competition.

Notable winners

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(1957)

References

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