Robert Fleming Prize
Kelvin Mansaray
Photographer(s): Ryan Joseph
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Kelvin Mansaray
Multi-instrumentalist Kelvin Mansaray is a unique emerging voice in contemporary music. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, with roots in Transylvania and Sierra Leone, Kelvin began his musical journey in community groups like the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and Jerry Granelli’s Creative Music Workshop. He has developed a compositional practice through self-directed study and collaboration with an intergenerational group of artists in the field of American music. Since relocating to Toronto, he has been performing and recording original music. Kelvin’s depth of practice on the violin and research into a variety of musical traditions make him a passionate and engaging performer, collaborator and educator.
The prize
The Robert Fleming Prize is awarded to exceptionally talented emerging composers from Canada to further their career development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this prize, artists must first have received a grant from the Canada Council. Visit the Grants page to learn more about granting programs.
Background
This prize was created, and is awarded, in the memory of Robert Fleming, a Canadian composer who was also a pianist, organist, choir director and professor, at Carleton University in particular, to promote the careers of young composers.
Additional information
Annual competition
Prize amount
$2,000
Grant-based
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