Prize/Award
Rudolf Nissim Prize
- Presented by: ASCAP
- Further information: https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/foundation/awards/nissim
- Awarded: Annually since 1981
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Presented annually to an ASCAP concert composer for a work requiring a conductor that has not been performed professionally. Dr. Rudolf Nissim, former head of ASCAP's Foreign Department and a devoted friend of contemporary composers, established this annual prize through a bequest.
Each eligible Submission is anonymously judged by a panel of 3 conductors based on the significance and overall artistry and compositional elements of the musical work or composition.
Recipients of this award
| Year | Placing | Awarded to | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Special Distinction | Jonathan David Little | Terpsichore, Op.7 |