Today, the names of the Praemium Imperiale Laureates 2024 were announced. In the music category the award goes to pianist Maria João Pires, 80.
She receives an honorarium of 15 million yen ca. 95.000 €) and a testimonial letter. Prince Hitachi, Honorary Patron of the Japan Art Association, will present a medal at the Awards Ceremony held in Tokyo on November 19, 2024.