Polar Music Prize
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Polar Music Prize - History
The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music.
The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.
PREVIOUS LAUREATES
2024 Nile Rodgers and Esa-Pekka Salonen
2023 Chris Blackwell, Arco Pärt and Angélique Kidjo
2022 Iggy Pop and Ensemble intercontemporain
2020 Diane Warren and Anna Netrebko
2019 Anne-Sophie Mutter, Grandmaster Flash and Playing for change
2018 Metallica and Afghanistan Institute of Music & Ahmad Sarmast
2017 Wayne Shorter and Sting
2016 Max Martin and Cecilia Bartoli
2015 Emmylou Harris and Dame Evelyn Glennie
2014 Chuck Berry and Peter Sellars
2013 Youssou N’Dour and Kaija Saariaho
2012 Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma
2011 Kronos Quartet and Patti Smith
2010 Ennio Morricone and Björk
2009 José Antonio Abreu & El Sistema and Peter Gabriel
2008 Renée Fleming and Pink Floyd
2007 Steve Reich and Sonny Rollins
2006 Valery Gergiev and Led Zeppelin
2005 Gilberto Gil and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
2004 B.B. King and György Ligeti
2003 Keith Jarrett
2002 Sofia Gubaidulina and Miriam Makeba
2001 Burt Bacharach, Robert Moog and Karlheinz Stockhausen
2000 Bob Dylan and Isaac Stern
1999 Stevie Wonder and Iannis Xenakis
1998 Ray Charles and Ravi Shankar
1997 Eric Ericson and Bruce Springsteen
1996 Pierre Boulez and Joni Mitchell
1995 Sir Elton John and Mstislav Rostropovich
1994 Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Quincy Jones
1993 Dizzy Gillespie and Witold Lutoslawski
1992 Sir Paul McCartney and The Baltic States
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The Polar Music Prize 2024 is awarded to Esa-Pekka Salonen
Переглядів 34 тис.2 місяці тому
The 2024 Polar Music Prize is awarded to @esa-pekkasalonen from Finland. His break through came in 1983 when he conducted Mahler’s Symphony No.3. As a composer, Esa-Pekka shares many similarities with Gustav Mahler. They have been equally prominent both as conductors and composers, and characterised by the same artistic curiosity. Onstage and in the studio, Esa-Pekka Salonen embraces technologi...
Chris Blackwell Acceptance Speech
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Chris Blackwell delivered a grateful speech after receiving the Polar Music Prize.🙌 The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music. The Polar Musi...
Arvo Pärt Acceptance Speech
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Michael Pärt, son of Polar Music Prize laureate Arvo Pärt, accepted the prize in his father’s place. ❤️ The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar M...
Angélique Kidjo Acceptance Speech
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@angeliquekidjo delivered a powerful speech after receiving the Polar Music Prize. 🙌 The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music. The Polar Mus...
Joshua Idehen - Once in a lifetime (Talking Heads/Angélique Kidjo)
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Ever wondered what kind of performance can make a King hit the dance floor? @joshuaidehen brought the house down at this years gala with a riveting rendition of the classic ‘Once in a Lifetime!’ The iconic tune, first laid down in Chris Blackwell’s studio by the legendary @TalkingHeads in 1980, was given a fresh spin by the inimitable @angeliquekidjo 2018. And now, Idehen keeps the beat alive, ...
Desmond Foster - Stir It Up (Bob Marley)
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Amazing performance of Stir It Up (Bob Marley) by Desmond Foster. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music. The Polar Music Prize is one of ...
Lisa Ekdahl - Choose Love (Angélique Kidjo)
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Accompanied by the amazing @IbrahimMaaloufOfficial, @lisaekdahltv gave everyone goosebumps with her version of Choose Love by @angeliquekidjo 🎺 The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from An...
Anna Ternheim - Love Is The Drug (Roxy Music)
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Anna Ternheim - Love Is The Drug (Roxy Music)
S:t Jacobs Kammarkör - The Deer's Cry (Arvo Pärt)
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S:t Jacobs Kammarkör - The Deer's Cry (Arvo Pärt)
Ysee - Agolo (Angélique Kidjo)
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Ysee - Agolo (Angélique Kidjo)
Deportees - With Or Without You (U2)
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Deportees - With Or Without You (U2)
Karin Haglund & Claudia Bonfiglioli - Spiegel im spiegel (Arvo Pärt)
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Karin Haglund & Claudia Bonfiglioli - Spiegel im spiegel (Arvo Pärt)
Daniela Rathana - Pull Up To The Bumber (Grace Jones) at Polar Music Prize 2023
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Daniela Rathana - Pull Up To The Bumber (Grace Jones) at Polar Music Prize 2023
Benjamin Ingrosso - Wild World (Cat Stevens) at Polar Music Prize 2023
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Benjamin Ingrosso - Wild World (Cat Stevens) at Polar Music Prize 2023
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Chris Blackwell
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The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Chris Blackwell
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Arvo Pärt
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The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Arvo Pärt
GET UP Soul Choir performs "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"
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GET UP Soul Choir performs "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"
Polar Talks 2022: Matthias Pintscher & Olivier Leymarie (Ensemble intercontemporain)
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Polar Talks 2022: Matthias Pintscher & Olivier Leymarie (Ensemble intercontemporain)
Polar Talks 2022: Dr Ahmad Sarmast
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Polar Talks 2022: Dr Ahmad Sarmast
Maja Ivarsson performs "Lust for Life" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
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Maja Ivarsson performs "Lust for Life" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
Bob Hund performs "Din Hund (I Wanna Be Your Dog)" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
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Bob Hund performs "Din Hund (I Wanna Be Your Dog)" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
Ebbot Lundberg & The New Alchemy performs "Nightclubbing" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
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Ebbot Lundberg & The New Alchemy performs "Nightclubbing" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
GET UP Soul Choir's Polar Music Prize Medley 2022
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GET UP Soul Choir's Polar Music Prize Medley 2022
Polar Talks 2022: Lyor Cohen
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Polar Talks 2022: Lyor Cohen
Darin performs "Because you loved me" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
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Darin performs "Because you loved me" at the Polar Music Prize 2022
Polar Talks 2022: Diane Warren
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Polar Talks 2022: Diane Warren
Kammarensemblen performs "Canon for 4" at the Polar Music Prize Ceremony 2022
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Kammarensemblen performs "Canon for 4" at the Polar Music Prize Ceremony 2022

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @cliffbedell715
    @cliffbedell715 4 години тому

    Once a week, two or three whiskeys In, I always wind up here, then inevitably to back to black by amy winehouse.

  • @musashimiyamoto8998
    @musashimiyamoto8998 8 годин тому

    i love how the whole song is literally "mostly replayed" hahaha

  • @christiner2472
    @christiner2472 17 годин тому

    I remember Sting singing this song at the 911 memorial concert in NYC!!

  • @sparamitantal
    @sparamitantal 18 годин тому

    Thanks to the great musicians Sting and Greg Porter for this wonderful version of an amazing song. Thank you.

  • @ErnestBlackwell-on8pp
    @ErnestBlackwell-on8pp 19 годин тому

    Bravo 👏

  • @HAJensen19987
    @HAJensen19987 День тому

    Feliciano will never be allowed to cover anyone else’s song ever again after this. Excruciating for Sting. You just see the pain.

  • @HAJensen19987
    @HAJensen19987 День тому

    How did Feliciano get famous? Sting was going through pain just listening to this. Just painful. “How do I be nice to this guy while not acting like this is good?”

  • @conniesworld9824
    @conniesworld9824 День тому

    Yesyesyesyesgodseealloklookheseeall🙏🏾👀🌍👍🏾

  • @johndalton45
    @johndalton45 День тому

    😬😬😬

  • @tinawashington1091
    @tinawashington1091 День тому

    The man next to Trudie on her left face captures that pure joy and rapture this song sung by GP envokes

  • @clairegrube3005
    @clairegrube3005 День тому

    was björk happy with this performance? dont get me wrong. for me it was fantastic!

  • @ivanbragazzi1584
    @ivanbragazzi1584 День тому

    That's how to spoil a great song. Who is this prat singing?

  • @user-wm2gz7ge7y
    @user-wm2gz7ge7y День тому

    This cover is amazing

  • @coffeefanatic4404
    @coffeefanatic4404 День тому

    I am only now discovering this cover. Exceptionally well done.

  • @metalguru61
    @metalguru61 День тому

    This is a very good example of a cringeworthy performance.

  • @factoryinn1759
    @factoryinn1759 2 дні тому

    Best Cover ever

  • @elgatoremendado1115
    @elgatoremendado1115 2 дні тому

    Honestly that song only sting can sing it

  • @The1Chosen01
    @The1Chosen01 2 дні тому

    BARRY GIBB/THE BEE GEES NEEDS TO RECIVE THIS HONOR

  • @steukchen8287
    @steukchen8287 2 дні тому

    Nunca verá lo decepcionado que dejó a sting

  • @SteenHolm134
    @SteenHolm134 2 дні тому

    Embarrassing...

  • @ingeip4970
    @ingeip4970 2 дні тому

    ua-cam.com/video/SUYI7kIR0S4/v-deo.htmlsi=m0CQ8-9ikhNHQGoS

  • @ingeip4970
    @ingeip4970 2 дні тому

    ua-cam.com/video/SUYI7kIR0S4/v-deo.htmlsi=roHfLh_LK_XSgVU- Nope he is the one

  • @barrykarpowich731
    @barrykarpowich731 2 дні тому

    SHE IS WONDERFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, STING ABSOLUTELY GREAT THE BOTH OF YOU 😊

  • @tljackson224
    @tljackson224 2 дні тому

    This is my "Hero Theme music".

  • @aseandersson5483
    @aseandersson5483 2 дні тому

    You forgot that Nile Rodgers wrote Wake Me Up with Avicii😢

  • @afonsosimoes5972
    @afonsosimoes5972 3 дні тому

    The look in stings face says it all... two musical genious....

  • @habsom1406
    @habsom1406 3 дні тому

    My favourite Sting song, sung by my favourite singer! Now if Sting could sing Primitive....

  • @ScottsBranch
    @ScottsBranch 3 дні тому

    I’m back for another masterpiece of a song 5/15/24 @ 11:50 PM

  • @aneesiqbal9591
    @aneesiqbal9591 3 дні тому

    Oh my dear homeland 🇦🇫❤️

  • @skybluemarshall
    @skybluemarshall 3 дні тому

    Sting: "This is really weird. I know what he's trying to sing, but I keep hearing "Driven to Tears" for some reason.

  • @Hitsko
    @Hitsko 3 дні тому

    really really really good 😢

  • @christinejaeck8227
    @christinejaeck8227 3 дні тому

    Just a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. Beautiful!

  • @timofelber8919
    @timofelber8919 3 дні тому

    Me too

  • @Bob44Igor
    @Bob44Igor 3 дні тому

    Вот эта досадная оплошность на 4:23-4:25 немного портит впечатление от в целом великолепного исполнения. С кем не бывает, как говорится.

  • @felakhiangte1765
    @felakhiangte1765 3 дні тому

    Max Martin is the God of Music Industry!

  • @Lev.Inozetek
    @Lev.Inozetek 3 дні тому

    This deserved a standing ovation

  • @melanieadaeze61
    @melanieadaeze61 3 дні тому

    wowww😍

  • @rosagarcialitran6841
    @rosagarcialitran6841 3 дні тому

    En qué año fue ese bello concierto?

  • @djyoutubo
    @djyoutubo 4 дні тому

    Moved to 😥😰

  • @mohammadnouri4927
    @mohammadnouri4927 4 дні тому

    Thanks so much for your beautiful and legendary song it means a lot to us

  • @anaemiczombie
    @anaemiczombie 4 дні тому

    Björk looks like she’s holding back tears if joy 😭😭

  • @kingsize516
    @kingsize516 4 дні тому

    A great Musician and unique talent. Loved Stevie Wonder since his beginning . I'm 74 now , lol .

  • @williamholland9171
    @williamholland9171 4 дні тому

    Not his fault he couldnt read the music😳

  • @JamieJones-gh7kp
    @JamieJones-gh7kp 4 дні тому

    Robyn was way before her time this could pass as a 2024 song love her

  • @JCBuni
    @JCBuni 4 дні тому

    The song and lyrics are no match for this awkward interpretation.

  • @blimunda21
    @blimunda21 4 дні тому

    Quiet, amazing ♥

  • @_-_Michael_-_
    @_-_Michael_-_ 4 дні тому

    Every mistake you make, Sting will be judging you e

  • @lynnmusically7578
    @lynnmusically7578 5 днів тому

    Back again. ❤❤

  • @stevenhanson6057
    @stevenhanson6057 5 днів тому

    This song is a folk song. Like Jack White said, “We make it one.”

  • @stevenhanson6057
    @stevenhanson6057 5 днів тому

    That red dirt road is a Country. Some on the left or ‘er on the right. But it’s our road by God, and all we have. At least right now.