Everyone loves a good contest, right?
I was recently contacted by Alex Davison of Gramaphone Magazine about a world-wide contest to name the classical
music artist of the year, and honor other notable achievements in our field. There are a group of nominees that were chosen by Gramophone Magazine's own critics as well as respected members of the industry, including retailers, broadcasters, arts administrators, and musicians. Sure, it feels a bit like our favourite pop music TV show on Fox, but if it helps raise the profile of classical music artists and orchestras, I'm all for it.
Want to have your voice heard? Click on to the Gramaphone website and cast your vote. The results will be published in real time on the Gramophone website, as well as in the special November Gramophone Awards Issue of the magazine, out on the 3rd of October.
Don't forget that age-old Chicago tradition of voting early and voting often. And if you happen to write in the Chicago Sinfonietta, or any of the partner organizations on ccm.org, we won't mind at all.
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