Manfred Eicher Nominated for Classical Producer of the Year

[Lois Gilbert]

ECM founder and producer, Manfred Eicher, who won the Grammy Award for Classical Producer of the Year in 2002, receives his ninth nomination in this category. The nomination is based on the strength of his work in producing six exemplary albums:

• Bach: Concertos & Sinfonias For Oboe; Ich Hatte Viel Bekümmernis - Heinz Holliger, Eric Höbarth & Camerata Bern

• Songs Of Ascension - Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble, Todd Reynolds Quartet, The M6 & Montclair State University Singers

• A Worcester Ladymass - Trio Mediaeval

• Hymns & Prayers - Gidon Kremer & Kremerata Baltica

• Manto & Madrigals - Thomas Zehetmair & Ruth Killius

• Tchaikovsky/Kissine: Piano Trios - Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite & Khatia Buniatishvili

[33anda3rd]

Not sure if this event has passed but just wanted to add my support to the nomination and thanks to Manfred Eicher for his gigantic contribution to great music over the past 40 or so years. Khatia Buniatishvili and the others listed here are shining stars in the classical sky.

[kurtdaniel]

Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite & Khatia Buniatishvili is hailed as three of the most gifted piano players of their generation.. Theyre the influence of our piano lessons teacher..

[baksheesh]

Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite & Khatia Buniatishvili is hailed as three of the most gifted piano players of their generation..

Are the latter two from the Indian subcontinent? If so, that's interesting, as one doesn't hear of too many classical musicians from that region. Or maybe that's just a gap in my awareness which should be remedied.