Léonie Sonning Music Prize
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The Léonie Sonning Music Prize, or Sonning Award, which is recognized as Denmark's highest musical honor, is given annually to an international composer or musician.[1] It was first awarded in 1959 to composer Igor Stravinsky.[2] Laureates are now selected by the directors of The Léonie Sonning Music Foundation, which was founded in 1965.[3]
Léonie Sonning Music Prize | |
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Awarded for | "internationally recognised composer, musician, conductor or singer" |
Sponsored by | The Léonie Sonning Music Foundation |
Location | Copenhagen |
Country | Denmark |
Reward(s) | €133,000 |
First awarded | 1959 |
Website | www |
The diploma is in Danish, and the prize includes EUR 133,000 (US$ 146,400) and a monotype by the Danish painter Maja Lisa Engelhardt. Honorees are treated to a concert, typically held in Copenhagen, and are often invited to teach a master class of Danish musicians.
The award is not directly related to the Sonning Prize, which is the Danish award presented by a foundation in memory of Sonning's late husband, Carl Johan Sonning [da].