American songwriter Diane Warren and Russian soprano Anna Netrebko are the winners of this year's Polar Music Prize, the Swedish award often described as the Nobel Prize of music.The judging panel for the 2020 prizes, announced Tuesday, called Warren "a master of writing for the human voice" and said her songs "embody the rare combination of being catchy and yet complex enough to be heard hundreds of times"Warren, who has written songs for many singers as well as for a long line of films, has "perfected the art of the power ballad," the panel said.
In the 1960s, her expressive voice drew attention to the musical riches of the African continent." "...for nearly six decades of achievement as a brilliant performer and explorer of his country's art music and at the same time a leading representative and communicator to western civilisation of the musical traditions of the Orient."
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2020Discover. "...for his unique artistry in every area of classical singing and for his unparalleled achievements as a penetrating and innovative interpreter of art songs in the German language." "...Peter Sellars shows us that classical music is not about dusty sheet music and metronomic precision, but that classical music, with its violent power and complexity, has fundamentally always been and will continue to be a way of reflecting and depicting the world." No need to keep looking. "Previous laureates include artists such as Sting, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, bands including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Metallica, and conductors Pierre Boulez and Mstislav Rostropovich.Receiving the award "is a big honour," Netrebko said in a statement issued by the panel. “As a singer, to be given a Diane Warren song, is a gift.”The Polar Music Prize panel paid tribute to Netrebko as “a larger-than-life singer who keeps the classics alive, sells out every performance and also catches the attention of audiences new to opera.”“When Anna Netrebko performs, it’s impossible to look away,” they wrote.Previous laureates include Sting, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, bands including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Metallica, and conductors Pierre Boulez and Mstislav Rostropovich.Receiving the award “is a big honor,” Netrebko said in a statement issued by the panel. "...Sonny Rollins has elevated the unaccompanied solo to the highest artistic level – all characterised by a distinctive and powerful sound, irresistible swing and an individual musical sense of humour." But he is also an independent ground-breaker who is constantly discovering new dimensions of the classics." "...a central figure in the popular music crucible of the 70s and 80s and, eventually, an eccentric mega-star with a big output of successful hits with a worldwide response from a broadbased public." "As a composer, Sting has combined classic pop with virtuoso musicianship and an openness to all genres and sounds from around the world." She has written chamber music, orchestral works and operas. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — American songwriter Diane Warren and Russian soprano Anna Netrebko are the winners of this year’s Polar Music Prizes, the Swedish award often described as the Nobel Prizes of music.The judging panel for the 2020 prizes announced Tuesday called Warren “a master of writing for the human voice” and said her songs “embody the rare combination of being catchy and yet complex enough to be heard hundreds of times” “Diane Warren is the reigning Queen of the American popular song,” it added in its citation.
Anna Netrebko. #womeninfilm #Oscars2020 pic.twitter.com/dK10SC97AsThe Polar Music Prize panel also paid tribute to opera singer Netrebko as "a larger-than-life singer who keeps the classics alive, sells out every performance and also catches the attention of audiences new to opera. "...in recognition of her sublime unparalleled voice and unique stylistic versatility. The award ceremony will take place in Stockholm on June 9.The Polar Music Prizes typically recognize one classical artist and one contemporary musician each year. Diane Warren. "...Yo-Yo Ma has dedicated his virtuosity and his heart to journeys of musical exploration and discovery around the world." Arcade Fire Funeral Released ... By submitting this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from the Polaris Music Prize containing news, updates and promotions regarding the Polaris Music Prize. "...For almost 40 years, the Kronos Quartet has been revolutionising the potential of the string quartet genre when it comes to both style and content."