The Polar Prize

 

Gala atmosphere when the Polar Prize was awarded  

 

Of:  

Hanna Lindström, 

TT

Published: Yesterday 20.19  

This year's Polar Prize is awarded.  

 

At a gala at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, award winners Angélique Kidjo and Chris Blackwell received their awards from the hand of King Carl Gustaf.  

 

The third prize winner, the 87-year-old Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, was not present himself, but his prize was received by his son Michael Pärt.  

 

As usual, the award winners were celebrated with performances during the gala. Chris Blackwell, who is the founder of the label Island Records, was recognized with performances by Benjamin Ingrosso, Daniela Rathana and Anna Ternheim.

 

African superstar Angélique Kidjo was praised by Lisa Ekdahl and Ysee, while Arvo Pärt was noticed by St Jacob's Chamber Choir as well as pianistKarin Haglund and violinist Claudia Bonfiglioli. 

 

With the exception of Prince Daniel, there was a large line-up from the royal family at this year's Polar Prize Gala at the Grand Hotel. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT  

 

Award winner Chris Blackwell gives his acceptance speech at the Polar Prize Gala at the Grand Hotel. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT 

 

Angélique Kidjo receives her prize from King Carl Gustaf at the awarding of the Polar Prize 2023 at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm on Tuesday Photo: Christine Olsson/TT