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Barbara Hannigan

Canadian operatic soprano · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Born 1971 · age 55

Barbara Hannigan is a Canadian soprano and conductor, and is currently the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. She is particularly known for her performances of contemporary classical music, and in 2025, she received the Polar Music Prize.

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2025Polar Music PrizeAward2020Léonie Sonning Music PrizeAward2019Juno AwardsAward2018Rolf Schock Prize in Musical ArtsAward2016Member of the Order of CanadaAward1971Born8 May 1971

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Awards

Polar Music Prize2025
Léonie Sonning Music Prize2020
Juno Awards2019
Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts2018
Member of the Order of Canada2016

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Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1971 · age 55

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