Breaking: New York Philharmonic gives new prize to Brit pianist, 24

Breaking: New York Philharmonic gives new prize to Brit pianist, 24

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norman lebrecht

October 20, 2016

The orchestra has announced the creation of a Ronnie and Lawrence Ackman Classical Piano Prize.

The first winner is Benjamin Grosvenor.

The prize amounts to $30,000 and some dates with the Philharmonic.

The next award is in 2019.

benjamin grosvenor

Comments

  • John Borstlap says:

    Well deserved… Grosvenor is a fantastic musician – giving music priority over mere dexterity. It is heartwarming to know that such people are existing and born in even our times.

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