10 March 2010

This Week at Askonas Holt

10 March 2010

Vilde Frang wins Norwegian Grammy

Vilde Frang has been awarded the Spellemannprisen for her debut album.

Vilde Frang wins Norwegian Grammy

9 March 2010

Disc of Handel duets by Askonas artists released on Chandos Label

This month sees the release on the Chandos label of a disc of Handel duets by renowned Handelians soprano Rosemary Joshua and mezzo soprano Sarah Connolly.

Disc of Handel duets by Askonas artists released on Chandos Label

8 March 2010

Bravo!

Congratulations to these Askonas Holt artists

Bravo!

8 March 2010

Emmanuel Pahud's new recording on EMI

Fantasy: A Night at the Opera has been released on the EMI label

Emmanuel Pahud's new recording on EMI

3 March 2010

Yannick Nezet-Seguin honoured

Yannick Nezet-Seguin named a recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards

Yannick Nezet-Seguin honoured

26 February 2010

NEWS RELEASE

Separate responsibilities for Gustavo Dudamel’s personal management and his orchestral touring activities. Strengthened links with Venezuelan’s ‘El Sistema’.

NEWS RELEASE

25 February 2010

Edward Gardner joins Askonas Holt!

We are delighted to announce our representation of conductor Edward Gardner.

Edward Gardner joins Askonas Holt!

18 February 2010

New signing

Askonas Holt is delighted to announce the signing of the exciting young Welsh baritone Gary Griffiths.

New signing

17 February 2010

Measha Brueggergosman Performs Olympic Hymn at Vancouver Opening Ceremonies

On Friday, 12 February, viewers from across the globe came together to witness the 2010 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony in Vancouver, and all heard Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman’s performance of the Olympic Hymn.

Measha Brueggergosman Performs Olympic Hymn at Vancouver Opening Ceremonies

8 February 2010

Cross-dressing Connolly sings the Komponist

Congratulations to Sarah Connolly who has had a terrific success in her role debut at the Metropolitan Opera as the Komponist in Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos.

Cross-dressing Connolly sings the Komponist

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10 March 2010

 

Vilde Frang has been awarded the Spellemannprisen for her debut album.

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Vilde Frang wins Norwegian Grammy
Vilde Frang wins Norwegian Grammy

Vilde Frang has been awarded the Norwegian Grammy - Spellemannprisen 2010 - for her debut album in the category of best classical recording. She has recorded violin concertos by Sibelius and Prokofiev with the WDR Orchestra and conductor Thomas Søndergård. The CD was released on the EMI label in Scandinavia in the autumn of 2009.

Spellemannprisen was instigated in 1972 and awarded for the first time in 1973 and holds the position as Norway's most important music prize. The prize has been awarded annually to artists and composers who have distinguished themselves and made major contributions to Norwegian music life in the past year.

The object of Spellemannprisen is to honour, inspire and motivate all Norwegian musicians and furthermore strengthen the bond between them. Regardless of styles and categories Spellemannprisen strives to promote and support music and Norwegian music life.