Grand Prix du Disque
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The Grand Prix du Disque is the premier French award for musical recordings.
The award was begun by L'Académie Charles Cros in 1948 and offers prizes in various categories. The categories vary from year to year, and multiple awards are often given in one category in the same year.
The following categories have been awarded:
- Ancient Music
- Baroque Music
- Blues
- Chamber Music
- Choral Music
- First Recital
- French Song
- Instrumental and Symphonic Music
- Instrumental Soloist (new talent)
- Jazz
- Lyric Music
- Modern Music
- Opera
- Recordings for Children
- Vocal Soloist (new talent)
- World Music
[edit] External links
- http://www.charlescros.org – Official Site
