Igor Stravinsky

Pianist and conductor Mitsuko Uchida has been named recipient of the Léonie Sonning Music Prize for 2027. The Danish award, one of the most prestigious honours in classical music, previously recognised figures such as Igor Stravinsky, Daniel Barenboim and Barbara Hannigan. Uchida, renowned for her Mozart and Schubert interpretations, is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of her generation.