Interpretations of Works of Sikorski Music Publishers Awarded the ECHO 2006 in Four Categories
The German Phono Academy announced the winner of the Echo Classic Award 2006 on 26 June 2006. The prizes will be presented on 22 October 2006 in Munich.
The awards were given in the following categories and recordings:
Instrumentalist of the Year
Daniel Hope: “Shostakovich – Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2” (edel classics)
Symphonic Recording of the Year
Mariss Jansons, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra: “Shostakovich – Symphony No. 13” (EMI Classics)
Concerto Recording of the Year
Baiba Skride: “Shostakovich/Janacek – Violin Concertos” (Sony Classical)
Editorial Achievement of the Year
Dmitri Kityenko, Gürzenich Orchestra, Cologne: “Shostakovich – Symphonies Nos. 1-15” (Capriccio/Delta Music)
We are delighted over the achievements of these excellent interpreters and extend our heartiest congratulations.
