« A gorgeous cello sound, rich and deep » Caroline Rogers, Ludwig van Montréal
Nominated for the 2026 Opus Awards: Breakthrough Artist and Album of the Year – Classical, Romantic and Post-Romantic Music with Dialogues.
Acclaimed Canadian cellist Noémie Raymond is an artist destined to “leave her mark on posterity through her immense sensitivity and immeasurable talent” (Journal des Citoyens). As a chamber musician, soloist and educator, she is a versatile artist whose vibrant, eclectic journey has enriched the world’s musical scenes.
Her diverse career has taken her from London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall and Berlin’s Philharmonie, as well as concerts in Japan, Cambodia, Chile and elsewhere. Noémie has collaborated with renowned virtuosos such as Midori, Pinchas Zukerman, Jan Lisiecki, Yekwon Sunwoo and Timothy Chooi.
As a soloist, Noémie has shared the stage with prestigious orchestras such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Oakville Symphony, the Skagit Symphony, l’Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke, and the Carlos Costas Chamber Orchestra.
« Her overflowing musicality and intense expressivity are sure to make her a crowd favorite»
Frédéric Cardin, PAN M 360
Recognized as one of CBC’s Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30, Noémie is not only an exceptional performer, she is also an accomplished educator. In the summer, she teaches at the Festival del Lago in Mexico and she serves as a chamber music faculty at the Heifetz International Music Institute.
Noémie established her reputation by taking prizes at the Tremplin International, the Edwin H. and Leigh W. Schadt String International Competition, the Prix d’Europe and the WAMSO Young Artist Competition, among others. She is a graduate of the University of Montreal and the New England Conservatory in Boston, and holds a Doctorate in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music.
Noémie plays on the “Ex-Meneses” (1700-1710) cello by Matteo Goffriller generously provided by Canimex Inc. of Drummondville, Quebec.