Latvian conductor Mariss Jansons has this week been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Herbert von Karajan Music Prize - in recognition of exceptional global artistic achievement.
Awarded annually since 2017 at the Salzburg Easter Festival by the widow of the legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan, Maestro Jansons will receive €50,000.
Previous recipients include cellist Sol Gabetta and pianist Daniil Trifonov.
