On Tuesday, October 20th, on the occasion of Marina Rebeka’s much applauded recital at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, ICMA General Secretary Nicola Cattò presented the award of Artist of the Year 2020 to the illustrious Latvian soprano. The short ceremony took place at the beginning of the second part of the concert: Marina Rebeka thanked the audience, the jury and said she was « so proud of such a prestigious award that I consider a further incentive to do even better in my career ».
This award presentation came after the Award Ceremony 2020 in Seville was cancelled due to COVID-19.