The Grammy Awards, which are considered to be the highest honors in the American music world, were announced on the 3rd, and the work in which mezzo-soprano singer Mihoko Fujimura participated in the best chorus performance award of classical music is also the best classical music.・ The work in which the chorus player, El Matsumoto participates in the Solo Vocal Album Award was selected.
The 64th Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on the 3rd, and each award has been announced.
Among them, "Muller Symphony No. 8" Symphony of Thousands "", in which mezzo-soprano singer Mihoko Fujimura participates in the Best Chorus Performance Award for classical music, was selected.
In addition, "Mythologies", in which cellist El Matsumoto participates in the Best Classical Solo Vocal Album Award, was selected.
Mr. Fujimura commented to NHK's interview, "I am very pleased as a soloist who participated in the award for the wonderful recording that values the ensemble and the overall balance centered on the conductor Dudamel." increase.
In addition, Mr. Matsumoto said to NHK's interview, "I am very honored and full of gratitude. This time it was a form that was difficult for a classical album in which everyone participated in the recording remotely, but even if they are far away, they can connect with each other through music. I was able to discover and know happiness. "
At this Grammy Awards, the Korean male group BTS "Butter", which is also popular in Japan, is a candidate for the Best Pop Duo / Group Performance Award to be announced later, and it is attracting attention as to whether it will be awarded. ..
Video message by President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky sent a video message to the Grammy Awards ceremony.
In it, President Zelensky said, "Ukrainian musicians are armed rather than wearing black ties, and singing for the injured. I am like everyone on the Grammy stage. I dream of winning freedom. "