Avery Fisher Prize

Avery Fisher Prize
Awarded for"American solo instrumentalists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in music, with consideration, since 2004, also being given to chamber ensembles."
Sponsored byAvery Fisher Artist Program
LocationNew York City
CountryUnited States
Presented byAvery Fisher Artist Program
Reward(s)US$100,000, marble plaque in David Geffen Hall
First awarded1975
Websitewww.lincolncenter.org/series/avery-fisher-artist-program/

The Avery Fisher Prize is an award given to American musicians for outstanding achievement in classical music. Founded by philanthropist Avery Fisher in 1974, it is regarded as one of the most significant awards for American instrumentalists. The award is decided by members of the Avery Fisher Artist Program, which is administered by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; artists do not apply, and nominations are secret.[1] The prize was initially accompanied by an award of $10,000;[2] it has since increased to $100,000.[3][4] The Avery Fisher Artist Program awards the Prize.[5]

  1. ^ "School of Music | Welcome to the UT School of Music". Archived from the original on November 11, 2006. Retrieved October 13, 2006.
  2. ^ "Violinist Wins 1983 Avery Fisher Prize". The New York Times. New York City. April 21, 1983. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Violinist Bell wins $75,000 Fisher Prize". cnn.com. April 6, 2007. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cooper 2017 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Avery Fisher Prize Recipients". Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Retrieved March 23, 2015.