ASCAP Announces Awards for "Adventurous Programming"

Kronos Quartet Photo by Caroline Greyshock courtesy of Nonesuch Records

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recently honored nine chamber music ensembles and presenters for their adventurous programming during the 1999 concert season, at a reception during Chamber Music America's Annual Conference. The Awards, presented for the thirteenth year, are awarded to members of Chamber Music America and are presented in recognition of performance of the music of our time.

ASCAP's Vice President of Concert Music, Frances Richard, who presented the awards, commented: "Our Awards express the appreciation of the members of ASCAP for the performers, presenters and administrators who are helping to make chamber music an exciting and living an exciting, living art form; we thank you for joining with us in our adventure in the music of our time."

The 1999 recipients who received plaques and cash awards were:

Touring Chamber Ensembles
(10 or more Annual Events)

Self-Presenting Ensembles
(3 or more Annual Events)

Presenting Organizations
(10 or more Annual Events)

Presenting Organizations
(9 or fewer Annual Events)

Festivals
(8 or more Annual Events)