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Women Sweep the Classical Grammy Awards

April 4, 2022 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Last night’s Grammy awards constituted a victory for women in the classical recording industry. All but two of the ten recordings that won were dominated by women, either as composers, performers, producers, or engineers. It appears, in one … » Read
 

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Just Announced: 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grants

March 22, 2022 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
This year’s five Avery Fisher Career Grantees include a saxophonist and a percussionist—the first of either among the 166 recipients in the long tradition of the award, funded and named for the New York Philharmonic Hall’s … » Read
 

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2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Awards Announced, Increased to £30,000 Each

March 17, 2022 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
This year’s recipients of the £30,000 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Awards for musical excellence are Anastasia Kobelkin, cello; onetime Musical America New Artist Geneva Lewis, violin; James Newby, baritone; and Ema Nikolovska, … » Read
 

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Polish Conductors Rule at La Maestra

March 8, 2022 | Brian Wise, Musical America
La Maestra concluded its second edition at the Philharmonie de Paris on Sunday, with Polish conductors taking the top two honors. Anna-Sulkowskia-Migon won first prize, receiving €20,000, concert dates, and two years of management. Second … » Read
 

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Cliburn Competition Allows 15 Russian Pianists to Compete

March 3, 2022 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Calling the Russian invasion of Ukraine “reprehensible and heartbreaking,” citing its namesake’s historic 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition win in Moscow, the Cliburn Competition will let its Russian contestants come to the U.S. to … » Read
 

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George London Foundation 2022 Awards Announced

February 28, 2022 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The George London Foundation has announced the winners of the 50 th annual competition named in honor of the Canadian-American bass-baritone (1920-1985). Twelve finalists performed live at New York’s Morgan Library for a virtual audience on … » Read
 

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NY Workers in the Arts Can Apply for Support or a Even a Real Salary

February 15, 2022 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Three major New York-based foundations are underwriting a $125mn program to offer 2,400 artists across New York State a guaranteed monthly income of $1,000 over 18 months. Another 300 will receive a $65,000-a-year job with a community-based … » Read
 

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Sphinx Organization Announces Annual Competition Winners

February 1, 2022 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The Sphinx Organization has announced the winners of its annual awards, the finals of which took place virtually over the weekend. Winners of the senior division are bassist Kebra-Seyoun Charles, a Juilliard student who gets $50,000 by placing … » Read
 

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard Wins Sonning Prize

January 28, 2022 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard has been awarded the Léonie Sonning Music Prize 2022, Denmark’s most prominent music award. The ceremony will take place on Oct 7 during a concert with the Royal Danish Orchestra in Copenhagen. … » Read
 

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The Grammys Are Headed to Vegas, in April

January 19, 2022 | Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2022 Grammy Awards will shift to an April show in Las Vegas after recently postponing the ceremony due to rising COVID-19 cases because the omicron variant . The awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden … » Read
 
 

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