Pianist Keith Jarrett will receive his Polar Music Prize from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a gala ceremony at Berwaldhallen in Stockholm tonight, followed by a celebratory banquet at Grand Hotel. The Citation about his selection as the 2003 recipient cites Jarrett's "ability to effortlessly cross boundaries in the world of music."
The Polar Music Prize is one of the world's more significant music awards. The award of 1 million Swedish Crowns is given to individuals, groups or institutions for exceptional achievement in the creation and advancement of music. Past winners have included Pierre Boulez, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Joni Mitchell, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Dizzy Gillespie, Paul McCartney, Mstislav Rostropovich, Quincy Jones, Miriam Makeba, Stevie Wonder, Robert Moog and Isaac Stern.
Nenhum comentário:
Postar um comentário