Warren Jones compares partnering soloists to playing doubles tennis because the endeavor has to be an equal relationship. Few collaborative pianists—a term now preferred to “accompanist”—have enhanced the performances of so many of the world’s greatest singers and instrumentalists. Among those benefitting from his nuanced, insightful, and virtuosic artistry are Marilyn Horne, Kathleen Battle, Samuel Ramey, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Stephanie Blythe. In soprano Ruth Ann Swenson’s words, “He’s one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever known. I trust him completely.”
The other 2010 winners:
- Riccardo Muti, Musician of the Year
- Louis Andriessen, Composer of the Year
- Joshua Bell, Instrumentalist of the Year
- Elina Garanca, Vocalist of the Year
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