Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin wins 2 classical Grammys
Posted February 5, 2023 7:48 am.
Last Updated February 6, 2023 2:33 pm.
Canadian Yannick Nézet-Séguin emerged an early double winner at the Grammys for his classical works.
The Montreal conductor and pianist picked up best opera recording for “Blanchard: Fire Shut Up In My Bones,” and best classical solo vocal album for “Voice Of Nature – The Anthropocene” at a ceremony before the televised Grammys show.
This isn’t his first Grammy win, last year Nézet-Séguin won the Grammy for best orchestral performance as conductor of “Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3” by 20th century African-American composer Florence Price.
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The Quebec native is currently in his 11th season as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The city of Philadelphia is so proud they are hosting a “Philly loves Yannick” celebration all week – where residents can leave a note for Nézet-Séguin.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante also took to Twitter to congratulate him saying: “Congratulations to my friend Yannick Nézet-Séguin! You fill Montrealers with pride!”
Other big Canadian winners of Grammy night included Toronto’s Drake for best melodic rap performance.
And, Vancouver crooner Michael Buble pocketed the award for best traditional pop vocal album.
It’s Philly Loves Yannick Week! Join us in the celebration across the city by ordering a special Yannick-themed cocktail at participating restaurants and stop by Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center to leave your love note for Yannick. More info here: https://t.co/3yFXCoDWXf pic.twitter.com/IX3HkHbSWe
— The Philadelphia Orchestra (@philorch) February 6, 2023
