Classical Music’s Top Honors Revealed: Complete List of Nominees
The classical music world celebrated its brightest stars as nominations were announced across multiple categories, recognizing exceptional achievements in performance and composition. the awards span orchestral works, solo performances, vocal artistry, and contemporary compositions, highlighting a diverse range of talent and innovation. Winners will be announced at a later date, marking a significant moment for artists and the future of classical music.
these nominations reflect a year of remarkable artistry, with established figures and emerging voices alike vying for recognition. The awards acknowledge not only technical skill but also the emotional depth and interpretive power that define exceptional classical music. The selections impact artists’ careers, audience awareness, and the ongoing evolution of the genre.
Nominees by Category:
Best Orchestral Performance
* Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 6-9 – Yo-Yo Ma; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)
* Shostakovich: The Piano Concertos; Solo Works - Yuja Wang; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
* Alike – My Mother’s Dream – Allison Charney, soloist; Benjamin Loeb, conductor (National Symphonia Orchestra)
* Black Pierrot – Sidney Outlaw, soloist; Warren Jones, pianist
* in This Short Life – Devony Smith, soloist; Danny Zelibor, pianist; Michael Nicolas, accompanist
* Kurtág: Kafka Fragments - Susan Narucki, soloist; Curtis Macomber, accompanist
* schubert Beatles – Theo Hoffman, soloist; Steven Blier, pianist (Rupert Boyd, Julia Bullock, Alex Levine, Andrew Owens, Rubén Rengel & Sam Weber)
* Telemann: Ino – Opera Arias for Soprano – Amanda Forsythe, soloist; Robert Mealy, Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors (Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)
Best Classical Compendium
* Cerrone: Don’t Look Down – Sandbox Percussion; Jonathan Allen, Victor Caccese, Christopher Cerrone, Ian Rosenbaum, Terry Sweeney & Mike Tierney, producers
* the Dunbar/Moore Sessions, Vol. II – Will Liverman; Jonathan Estabrooks, producer
* ortiz: Yanga – Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer
* Seven Seasons – Janai Brugger, Isolde Fair, MB Gordy & Starr Parodi; Nicholas Dodd, conductor; Jeff Fair, starr Parodi & Kitt Wakeley, producers
* Tombeaux – Christina Sandsengen; Shaun Drew & Christina sandsengen, producers
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
* Cerrone: Don’t Look Down – Christopher Cerrone, composer (Conor Hanick & Sandbox Percussion)
* Dennehy: Land Of Winter – Donnacha Dennehy, composer (Alan Pierson & Alarm Will Sound)
* León: Raíces (Origins) – Tania León, composer (edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra)
* Okpebholo: Songs In Flight – Shawn E. Okpebholo,composer (Will Liverman,Paul Sánchez & Various Artists)
* Ortiz: Dzonot – Gabriela Ortiz,composer (Alisa Weilerstein,Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
