The Léonie Sonning Music Prize, or Sonning Award, which is recognized as

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's highest musical honor, is given annually to an international composer or musician. It was first awarded in 1959 to composer Igor Stravinsky. Laureates are now selected by the directors of The Léonie Sonning Music Foundation, which was founded in 1965. The diploma is in

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, and the prize includes

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133,000 (

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146,400) and a

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by the Danish painter Maja Lisa Engelhardt. Honorees are treated to a concert, typically held in

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, and are often invited to teach a master class of Danish musicians. The award is not directly related to the

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, which is the Danish award presented by a foundation in memory of Sonning's late husband, .

Laureates

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Leonie Sonning Music Prize International music awards Danish music awards Awards established in 1959 1959 establishments in Denmark