The Wihuri Sibelius Prize is a music prize awarded by the Wihuri Foundation for International Prizes to prominent composers who have become internationally known and acknowledged. The Wihuri Sibelius Prize is one of the biggest and most prestigious music prizes in the world of classical music. The first Sibelius Prize was awarded to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, whom the prize was named after, in 1953. By 2021, the Wihuri Foundation for International Prizes has awarded altogether 19 Wihuri Sibelius Prizes, the latest award climbing up to €150,000 and awarded to Finnish composer Jukka Tiensuu. The Wihuri Sibelius Prize winner is selected by a five-member committee that consists of experts from Finnish music institutions. The prize may be awarded to private individuals or organizations regardless of nationality.
Prizewinners Year Prizewinner CountryNotes1953 1955 1958 1963 1965 1971 1973 1983 2000 / 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015 2017 2020 Tiikkaja, Samuli: Maailman suurimpiin kuuluvan musiikkipalkinnon saanut säveltäjä Jukka Tiensuu panostaa teosten laatuun, ei itsensä brändäykseen. Helsingin Sanomat 9 October 2020. 2023
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