Martin Fröst

Clarinettist, conductor and Sony Classical recording artist Martin Fröst is known for pushing musical boundaries and has been described by the New York Times as having ​“a virtuosity and a musicianship unsurpassed by any clarinettist — perhaps any instrumentalist — in my memory”. Widely recognised as an artist who constantly seeks new ways to challenge and reshape the classical music arena, his repertoire encompasses mainstream clarinet works and several contemporary pieces that he has personally championed. Winner of the 2014 Léonie Sonning Music Prize, one of the world’s highest musical honours, Fröst was the first clarinettist to be given the award and joined a prestigious list of previous recipients, including Igor Stravinsky and Sir Simon Rattle. International Classical Music Awards v