Joseph Sonnabend Instrumental and Chamber Works Nominated for 2025 International Classical Music Award

Joseph Sonnabend: Instrumental and Chamber Works has been nominated for a Contemporary Award in the 2025 International Classical Music Awards!

“The International Classical Music Awards ICMA today announced the nominations for their Awards 2025, celebrating the best musicians and recordings. The nominations include many renowned soloists, ensembles, conductors and orchestras as well as a lot of young musicians, many of them being first-nominees.

A total of 374 audio and video productions released by 117 labels from Europe, Asia and North America have been nominated. To become a nomination, a production needs to be proposed by at least two jury members.”

Dr. Joseph Sonnabend: A Musical Journey Reflecting a Life of Compassion and Innovation

Renowned AIDS researcher and clinician Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, who was known for his groundbreaking work in HIV/AIDS research, had a hidden facet of his extraordinary life – as a composer. Despite his illustrious medical career, Joseph Sonnabend’s passion for composition remained largely concealed from the public eye. However, with this album, we are invited into his world of instrumental and chamber works, showcasing his exceptional talent and profound musical sensibility.

The collection of pieces featured on offers a glimpse into Dr. Sonnabend’s rich musical landscape. From piano solos to chamber works, each composition bears the mark of his deep appreciation for chromatic melodies and harmony, influenced by composers such as Alban Berg and Arnold Schoenberg.