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Composer nominated for Von der Heydt Cultural Award.

The city of Wuppertal has bestowed the Von der Heydt Culture Prize, worth 12,500 euros, upon composer Lutz-Werner Hesse. Aged 69, Hesse is renowned for his extensive catalog of orchestral and chamber music. In addition to his career as a composer, he has played significant roles as a university...

A conductor conducts in a hall.
A conductor conducts in a hall.

Sounds And Tunes - Composer nominated for Von der Heydt Cultural Award.

Since 1991, an award has been given out every two years to artists who are linked to the Bergisch Land region through their lives and career. Apart from the main prize, there's also a 5,000 Euro-funded prize up for grabs. This year, the writer Hank Zerbolesch is the lucky recipient. The ceremony and prize giving will take place in the autumn.

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The composer hailing from Wuppertal, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been nominated for the prestigious Von der Heydt Cultural Award. Despite not receiving the main prize this year, there's still the opportunity to win the 5,000 Euro-funded award, which could significantly contribute to their musical career.

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