The Kronos Quartet violinist David Harrington, the Apollo Chamber Players and the Jasper Quartet are among those to be honoured for their contribution to the field
Chamber Music America (CMA) has announced the recipients of its annual awards, recognising those who have made an impact on the field of chamber music through leadership, creativity and mentorship.
Founding violinist of the Kronos Quartet David Harrington will be honoured with the Michael Jaffee Visionary Award, celebrating Harrington’s artistry and commitment to advancing the boundaries of chamber music through his 50-plus year career with the quartet.
The founders of the ensemble Bang on a Can — Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julie Wolfe — will receive the Richard J.Bogomolny National Service Award, in recognition for their efforts to foster a greater appreciation for chamber music.
The Apollo Chamber Players has been named as Ensemble of the Year, while Andrew Yee — cellist of the Attacca Quartet and composer — will receive the Commission of the Year award for their work Something Golden, for the Thalea Quartet.
Album of the Year will go to the Jasper Quartet for Insects and Machines: Quartets of Vivian Fung, while Musiqa’s Meeting of Minds has been named as Interdisciplinary Collaboration of the Year, for its artistic performance combining music and dance.
Saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell will receive the CMA Executive Award, artistic director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta William Ransom will receive the Community Impact/Presenter of the Year, while Thomas Rosenberg, artistic director of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association, has been named Arts Advocate of the Year.
’I am pleased to announce this year’s awards cohort, representing distinguished leadership and artistic excellence in our field,’ said cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, a member of CMA’s board of directors who serves as the Awards Committee Chair.
’It’s an honour to celebrate extraordinary achievements of the small ensemble music community across style and discipline, reflecting the breadth and magnitude of chamber music. This group of recipients represents individuals working to expand musical boundaries, stewards of tradition, as well as mentors for the next generation.’
The recipients will be honoured at the CMA Awards Luncheon on 15 February 2025, during CMA’s National Conference in Houston.
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