17th Frontiers of Knowledge Awards Gala Concert
[HPP] Jens Juul HolstOctober 20, 20251h 43min
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- 💡 The event is a gala concert celebrating the 17th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards.
- 🎯 Held in Euskalduna Bilbao, it recognizes exceptional contributions to scientific knowledge and artistic creation.
- 👏 The ceremony is chaired by Carlos Torres Vila of the BBVA Foundation and Eloísa del Pino of the Spanish National Research Council.
Award Categories and Evaluation Process
- 🧩 The awards span eight categories, including seven for scientific and technological research and one for music and opera.
- 🔍 Laureates are selected through an open nomination process and evaluated by international committees of leading experts.
- ✅ The process emphasizes peer evaluation, independence, and objectivity to ensure global prestige.
Distinguished Laureates Recognized
- 🏆 Nineteen laureates are honored across diverse fields for their exceptional contributions.
- 🔬 Categories include Basic Sciences, Biology and Biomedicine, Information and Communication Technologies, and Climate Change and Environmental Sciences.
- 🌍 Other recognized fields are Economics, Finance and Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Music and Opera.
The Gala Concert Program
- 🎶 The concert features Johann Sebastian Bach's Fuga (2. Ricercata) a 6 voci and William Walton's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor.
- 🎻 A highlight is Toshio Hosokawa's Violin Concerto “Genesis”, performed by Akiko Suwanai as soloist.
- 🌊 Hosokawa's work draws inspiration from nature and the sea, serving as a metaphor for universal music and a journey through human life.
Supporting Organizations and Future Events
- 🤝 The BBVA Foundation receives crucial support from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Basque scientific centers.
- 🎗️ Gratitude is extended to various authorities, institutions, and partners for their commitment to the awards.
- 🗓️ This concert serves as a prelude to the official award presentation ceremony scheduled for the following day at the same venue.
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Frontiers of Knowledge AwardsBBVA FoundationScientific knowledgeArtistic creationAward categoriesInternational committeesPeer evaluationSpanish National Research Council (CSIC)Gala concertToshio HosokawaViolin Concerto "Genesis"Basque National OrchestraWilliam WaltonSymphony No. 1
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