Christopher Trapani Wins
Gaudeamus Prize

At the final concert of International Gaudeamus Music Week, which took place in Amsterdam in early September, the 2007 Gaudeamus Prize was awarded to Christopher Trapani. His award of 4,550 Euros is for a commission, which will be performed at the Gaudeamus 2008 Festival. Trapani received the prize for Sparrow Episodes for sixteen players performed by the Asko Ensemble, with Trapani as soloist on electric guitar.