Concert Artists Guild
The Concert Artists Guild is an American musical institution, based in New York City and established in 1951. It is dedicated to discovering and nurturing musical talent and helping musicians start careers. It provides scholarships and grants and also runs the CAG Records label.
According to organizer Richard Weinert, “We begin with 350 musicians of any type or sort—vocalists, duos, instrumentalists, worldwide—whittle them down until 12 finalists remain, and from those, usually three or four are selected who have the combination of training, talent, and that extra pizzazz that is needed to have a successful concert career.” [1]The three or four winners are then managed for several years, mentoring them in becoming successful concert musicians.
Winners
- This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Winners of the Concert Artists Guild:[2]
- 1968 - Jerome Bunke (clarinet)
- 1970 - Elaine Comparone (harpsichord)
- 1971 - Daniel Waitzman (flute, recorder)
- 1974 - Manuel Barrueco (classical guitar)
- 1979 - Laura Hunter (saxophone)
- 1980 - Rhonda Rider (cello)
- 1981 - Frederick Moyer (piano)
- 1982 - Alexander String Quartet (string quartet)
- 1982 - Barry Douglas (piano)
- 1983 - Thomas Gallant (oboe)
- 1984 - Joseph Lulloff (saxophone)
- 1985 - Douglas Walter (marimba)
- 1986 - Marina Piccinini (flute)
- 1987 - William Kanengiser (guitar)
- 1987 - Håkan Rosengren (clarinet)
- 1988 - Marie Luise Neunecker (horn)
- 1989 - Marie-Pierre Langlamet (harp)
- 1992 - Miami String Quartet (string quartet)
- 1992 - New Century Saxophone Quartet (saxophone quartet)
- 1993 - Mia Chung (piano)
- 1994 - Jennifer Koh (violin)
- 1996 - Joseph Lin (violin)
- 1998 - Judith Ingolfsson (violin)
- 2001 - Imani Winds
- 2002 - Michi Wiancko (violin)
- 2003 - Tanya Bannister (piano)
- 2004 - Soyeon Lee (piano)
- 2005 - Parker String Quartet
- 2006 - Brasil Guitar Duo
- 2008 - Claire Chase (flute), Afiara String Quartet
- 2013 - Donald Sinta Quartet (saxophone quartet)
- 2014 - InMo Yang (vioin)Fei-Fei Dong (piano)
References
- ↑ Jens F. Laurson (April 13, 2010). "The Art of Becoming Unnecessary: Concert Artists Guild". Fanfare Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ↑ Concert Artists Guild Award winners