Mentors and protégés in Music
Through the years
2012-2013
Gilberto Gil & Dina El Wedidi
From different continents, cultures and generations, both mentor and protégée make political yet beautiful music. Now Dina El Wedidi wants to learn how to reach the international stage, as her mentor, Gilberto Gil, did decades ago.
2010-2011
Brian Eno & Ben Frost
The mentor and protégé are both artists whose curiosity lead them beyond music composition, with a shared determination to create the art of the future.
2008-2009
Youssou N'Dour & Aurelio Martínez
Both artists were intrigued by the discovery of a totally new world of music and a deep commitment to a variety of causes. Both were rewarded by the other’s talent and passion.
2006-2007
Pinchas Zukerman & 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
Jessye Norman & 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
Sir Colin Davis & 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.”
