Sir Simon Rattle Wins 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Sir Simon Rattle has been awarded the 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. The prize is worth €250,000 and is recognizing his lifelong contributions to music. The Ernst von Siemens Music Prize and the Composer Prizes will be presented on May 17, 2025, in the Herkules Hall of the Munich Residence. The British-Jamaican opera singer Sir Willard White will deliver {…}

Feb 7, 2023

George Benjamin Wins Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Composer George Benjamin has been awarded the 2023 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. The prize is worth €250,000 and celebrates the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation’s 50th anniversary. The foundation began 50 years ago with its first prizewinner being Benjamin Britten. Since then, the foundation has accompanied, supported, and, to a certain extent, shaped musical life. Benjamin is one of the {…}