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Warner launches new classical music prize
By Chris Cooke | Published on Tuesday 4 November 2014
Warner Music has announced the launch of a new prize that will be presented to “a classical musician aged eighteen to 35 who demonstrates exceptional talent and promise”. And the name of this new award? Well, the Warner Music Prize of course, though label affiliations won’t have any impact on the judging process, so stop thinking it might will you?
Established with support from the family foundation of the boss of Warner parent company Access Industries, Len Blavatnik, the recipient of the prize will get $100,000, so it’s not to be sniffed at. Even if you’ve got a really bad cold, like me. New York’s Carnegie Hall is also a partner, with nominees drawn from those young musicians who perform at the venue during its 2014/15 concert season, which seems a bit odd, but who am I to quibble? No one, that’s who.
Confirming the new award, Stu Bergen, President of International at Warner Recorded Music, said: “The Warner Music Prize has been created to recognise and reward promising musicians early in their careers, when they need it the most. We are thrilled to partner with Carnegie Hall for the inaugural prize and are looking forward to a series of exciting performances this season and the gala celebration of the first recipient next fall”.
He means autumn. More info on the Prize is here.