Announcing Winners of Classical Post Awards 2019
The winners of our second annual Classical Post Awards have been announced! This year, we’ve chosen a deliberate mix of classical music superstars and underdogs who have (and continue to) contribute to the art form in the “most innovative way.”
Classical Post was proudly founded on a simple concept—classical music needs to be covered, despite the media’s shrinking coverage of our beloved art. Our purpose? To remedy this to the best of our ability. We’re here to cover and write about not only the superstar musicians and the top tier organizations you know and love, but shine a much-deserved light on the highly gifted artists and innovative presenters that might not be quite as prominent and well-known at the moment.
The Classical Post Awards are here to applaud the most innovative musicians and organizations in the classical music industry who introduce new and/or highly creative thought applied to their craft, ensemble, or organizations.
Be sure to click on each name to read a full synopsis on why we believe each of these Classical Post Award-winning singers, instrumentalists, and presenters are deserving of each award.
MOST INNOVATIVE SINGER
Awarded to a singer or singers (vocal ensemble, choir) who are introducing new ideas and creative concepts to classical music.
Awards:
Soprano—Lisette Oropesa
Mezzo-Soprano—Chrystal E. Williams
Countertenor—Jakub Józef Orliński
Tenor—Aaron Blake
Bass / Baritone—Zachary James
Ensemble—Conspirare
MOST INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENTALIST
Awarded to instrumental players and ensembles who are introducing new ideas and creative concepts to classical music.
Piano— Anderson & Roe
Strings— Nicola Benedetti
Brass— Canadian Brass
Woodwinds — Project Fusion
Composer—Alexey Shor
Ensemble (non-orchestral)— Attacca Quartet
MOST INNOVATIVE PRESENTER
Awarded to the people, organizations, and venues introducing new ideas and creative concepts to classical music.
Orchestra—Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra / Nicholas McGegan
Opera—Santa Fe Opera
Chamber Music—Brooklyn Art Song Society
Venue—Park Avenue Armory
Media—Primephonic
Competition—Chopin Foundation’s National Chopin Piano Competition