Prize: Musical arts

Ingvar Lidholm

For a unique, versatile fruitful production.

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/ingvar-lidholm-2/

Jorma Panula

For a unique, productive fostering of orchestra conductors more than two deca...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/jorma-panula-2/

György Ligeti

He is one of the great innovative revitalizers of modern European artmusic, i...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/gyorgy-ligeti-2/

Anne Sofie von Otter

“for her achievement as one of the foremost mezzo-sopranos of our time, with ...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/anne-sofie-von-otter-2/

Kaija Saariaho

For creative work of singularly personal expression. Her work spans most genr...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/kaija-saariaho-2/

Mauricio Kagel

”for during six decades having created a unique musical universe in which a v...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/mauricio-kagel-2/

Gidon Kremer

“for his artistic integrity and tireless curiosity in constantly re-evaluatin...

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Andrew Manze

“for his virtuoso and insightful interpretations as a violinist and ensemble ...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/andrew-manze-2/

Kronos quartet

“for its achievement in promoting the creation of a new string quartet ...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/kronos-quartet-2/

Herbert Blomstedt

“for his invariably enlightened musical performances, which he imbues with in...

https://www.kva.se/en/prize-laureate/herbert-blomstedt-2/