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

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