ICMA audio award for ex aequo album ”Shostakovich discoveries”

ICMA audio award for ex aequo album ”Shostakovich discoveries”

17/01/2026
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The album Shostakovich Discoveries: World Premiere Recordings & Rarities (Deutsche Grammophon 4867190) has received an ICMA prize, recognizing its outstanding artistic and scholarly value. Featuring world premiere recordings and rare works by Dmitri Shostakovich, the release brings together an exceptional group of internationally renowned soloists, ensembles, and conductors. Issued half a century after the composer’s death, the award honors the album as a significant contribution to Shostakovich’s discography and a remarkable tribute to one of the 20th century’s most important composers.

Our sincere contrstulations to Gidon Kremer, Madara Pētersone, Andrei Pushkarev and all Kremerata Baltica members!