GRAMMY Nomination for Christopher Rouse: Symphony No. 5

“Performing and recording Christopher Rouse’s 5th Symphony was such a meaningful experience as I got to know him and collaborate with him at the end of his life,” says Giancarlo. “He came to Nashville for the recordings and with each visit, he became closer to the players and audiences. I am beyond thrilled that before he left us, we could give him this one last honor of championing his music, giving him a voice toward the end. Our responsibility is to carry these composers’ music on into the world, making sure it lives on. That is the whole point of what we do. I am thrilled to see the work nominated by the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs for the Best Contemporary Classical Composition of the year. I wish he could be here to enjoy the well-deserved honor.”