The 2024 Gramophone Classical Music Awards took place last night in London, where the award-winning records included works by Kaija Saariaho and John Cage, and Erik Satie.
The contemporary award was given to 'Kaija Saariaho: Maan Varjot, Chateau de l'Ame, True Fire, Offrande,' an album recorded by Olivier Latry (organ), Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National De France and several soloists, featuring four of Saariaho's works; Maan Varjot, Chateau de l'Ame, True Fire and Offrande
‘There’s music on this valuable disc that I’ll return to while it reminds me, again, how the organ, her own instrument, could unlock such remarkable thoughts in her.’ - Andrew Mellor
You can stream the album now or buy the CD here.
Gramophone Concept Album Award
The award for Concept album of the year went to 'Letter(s) to Erik Satie,' an album by pianist Bertrand Chamayou who brings together works by Satie and Cage in a masterful collection of performances which recontextualise the work of both great composers.
Featuring:
John Cage
A Room
In a Landscape
Prelude for Meditation
Swinging
Perpetual Tango
Dream
Erik Satie
3 Sarabandes
Sports e Divertissement
5 Nocturnes
3 Gymnopedies
Stream the album below or buy it here.
Find out more and discover the other award-winning records here.
