2022 Classical Grammy Award Winners Announced

Originally planned for January, this year's ceremony was postponed to April 3, 2022, at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena with host comedian Trevor Noah.

Usually held in Los Angeles, California, this was the first time the Grammy Awards were held in Las Vegas.

The Grammy for "Best Classical Instrumental Solo" went to violinist Jennifer Koh and her release, "Alone Together." Released by Cedille Records, it was created in response to the pandemic and the financial hardship it placed on the arts community. The album features 39 world premiere recordings of new works by established and emerging composers.

In a statement following the award ceremony, Koh said, "I thank the Recording Academy for honoring me as the first Korean American woman to win a Grammy in this category."

Additionally, the award for "Best Orchestral Performance" was awarded to conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Philadelphia Orchestra for "Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3."

The "Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance" was given to cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax for their album, "Beethoven: Cello Sonatas - Hope Amid Tears."

"Best Contemporary Classical Composition" was given to composer Caroline Shaw's "Narrow Sea" — performed by Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish, and Sō Percussion.

The Grammy for "Best Opera Recording" went to conductor Karen Kamensek; performers J'Nai Bridges, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Zachary James & Dísella Lárusdóttir; and producer David Frost of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus for Philip Glass' "Akhnaten."

The "Best Choral Performance," this year of Mahler's Symphony No. 8, was awarded to conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and National Children's Chorus & Pacific Chorale.

The "Best Classical Solo Vocal Album," entitled "Mythologies" went to Sangeeta Kaur and Hila Plitmann (Virginie D'Avezac De Castera, Lili Haydn, Wouter Kellerman, Nadeem Majdalany, Eru Matsumoto & Emilio D. Miler).

Lastly, the "Best Classical Compendium" was given to "Women Warriors: The Voices of Change" with conductor and producer Amy Andersson and producers Mark Mattson and Lolita Ritmanis.