Alexander Hersh '15, '17 MM wins the 2022 Pro Musicis International Award

Published on June 8, 2022

Congratulations to New England Conservatory alumnus Alexander Hersh '15, '17 MM for winning the 2022 Pro Musicis International Award!

For over 50 years Pro Musicis has been auditioning concert artists in Paris and New York City to select musicians for the Pro Musicis International Award. A jury of distinguished musicians in each city bases their decisions on two main criteria: high level of performance demonstrating artistic inspiration and passion for social outreach. Prominent past recipients, including Kim Kashkashian, Joseph Lin, and Yura Lee '05 AD.

As part of his prize, Alexander will receive a debut recital in Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall on November 30, 2022, recording sessions courtesy of Yamaha Artist Services New York, professional consultation services, and membership of the Pro Musicis artists family.

Additionally, Alexander received the Father Eugène Merlet Community Service Award. The $4,000 grant will go towards a series of three interactive community concerts for disadvantaged communities in Chicago, with children and their parents being offered a free meal alongside the concert.

Alexander received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in cello performance from the New England Conservatory, studying with Laurence Lesser, Paul Katz, and Kim Kashkashian. He has appeared as a soloist with the Houston Symphony and the Boston Pops, and performed in the first cello edition of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2017.

Click the link to learn more: https://theviolinchannel.com/cellist-alexander-hersh.../

Congratulations Alexander!

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