Avery Fisher Prize

Avery Fisher Prize
Awarded for	"American solo instrumentalists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in music, with consideration, since 2004, also being given to chamber ensembles."
Sponsored by	Avery Fisher Artist Program
Location	New York City
Country	United States
Presented by	Avery Fisher Artist Program
Reward(s)	US$100,000, marble plaque in David Geffen Hall
First awarded	1975
Website	www.aboutlincolncenter.org/programs/program-avery-fisher-artist-program/the-avery-fisher-prize

The Avery Fisher Prize is an award given to American musicians for outstanding achievement in classical music. Founded by philanthropist Avery Fisher in 1974, it is regarded as one of the most significant awards for American instrumentalists. The award is decided by members of the Avery Fisher Artist Program, which is administered by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; artists do not apply, and nominations are secret. Initially accompanied by an award of US$10,000, recent years have seen the cash allotment increase to US$75,000 and then US$100,000.

List of winners

The list below includes only those individuals who have won the Avery Fisher Prize. It does not include awardees of the Avery Fisher Career Grant or the Avery Fisher Recital Award. The Avery Fisher Artist Program awards the Prize.