Music Mentors and Protégés
2008/2009 Mentor and Protégé
Youssou N’Dour and Aurelio Martínez
The path back to African roots provides the backdrop for these musicians during the year of mentoring, and creates a pioneering opportunity for the protégé and his Garifuna music.
2006/2007 Mentor and Protégé
Pinchas Zukerman and David Aaron Carpenter
"There are degrees of talent, but when you have a David Carpenter, that's unique... He has this wonderful sound," said Zukerman of his young protégé.
2004/2005 Mentor and Protégée
Jessye Norman and Susan Platts
Susan Platts and Jessye Norman started out with points in common. By the end, they also had developed a strong friendship that continues well beyond the mentoring year.
2002/2003 Mentor and Protégé
Sir Colin Davis and Josep Caballé-Domenech
Beyond his desire to succeed, it was Caballé-Domenech’s passion for music that caught Sir Colin’s eye. “He’s pretty wild. One should be wild when one is young.”
Music Features
The 2008/2009 Music Finalists
Discover the talented artists selected as Music finalists
The Rhythm of Many Recitals
Susan Platts continues to live her dream
Josep Caballé-Domenech
The young conductor waves the magic wand for European audiences
Programme Update
The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
Discover how Rolex helps perpetuate the world’s artistic heritage
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