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Polar Music Prize: Controversies and Scandals

Description: The Polar Music Prize is an annual international music prize awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. It was established in 1989 by Stig Anderson, the manager of the Swedish pop group ABBA. The prize is awarded to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the world of music.
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Who was the first recipient of the Polar Music Prize?

  1. Luciano Pavarotti

  2. Mstislav Rostropovich

  3. Pierre Boulez

  4. Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luciano Pavarotti was the first recipient of the Polar Music Prize in 1990.

Which artist has won the Polar Music Prize twice?

  1. Bob Dylan

  2. Joni Mitchell

  3. Björk

  4. Yo-Yo Ma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Dylan is the only artist to have won the Polar Music Prize twice, in 2000 and 2016.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2022?

  1. Abdullah Ibrahim

  2. Maria João Pires

  3. Evelyn Glennie

  4. Anne-Sophie Mutter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdullah Ibrahim was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2022.

Which artist was nominated for the Polar Music Prize in 2018 but did not win?

  1. Leonard Cohen

  2. Joni Mitchell

  3. Sting

  4. Elton John


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leonard Cohen was nominated for the Polar Music Prize in 2018 but did not win.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2019?

  1. Anna Netrebko

  2. Yuja Wang

  3. Daniel Barenboim

  4. Renée Fleming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anna Netrebko was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2019.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2020?

  1. Keith Jarrett

  2. Herbie Hancock

  3. Chick Corea

  4. Wayne Shorter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Jarrett was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2020.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2021?

  1. Iggy Pop

  2. Patti Smith

  3. David Byrne

  4. Brian Eno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iggy Pop was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2021.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017?

  1. Sting

  2. Wayne Shorter

  3. James Taylor

  4. Yuja Wang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sting was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2015?

  1. Pierre Boulez

  2. Emmanuelle Haïm

  3. Evelyn Glennie

  4. Yo-Yo Ma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emmanuelle Haïm was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2015.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2014?

  1. Pierre Boulez

  2. Daniel Barenboim

  3. Yo-Yo Ma

  4. Anne-Sophie Mutter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pierre Boulez was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2014.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2013?

  1. Daniel Barenboim

  2. Yo-Yo Ma

  3. Anne-Sophie Mutter

  4. Pierre Boulez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daniel Barenboim was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2013.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2012?

  1. Yo-Yo Ma

  2. Anne-Sophie Mutter

  3. Pierre Boulez

  4. Daniel Barenboim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yo-Yo Ma was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2012.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2011?

  1. Anne-Sophie Mutter

  2. Pierre Boulez

  3. Daniel Barenboim

  4. Yo-Yo Ma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anne-Sophie Mutter was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2011.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2010?

  1. Pierre Boulez

  2. Daniel Barenboim

  3. Yo-Yo Ma

  4. Anne-Sophie Mutter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pierre Boulez was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2010.

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2009?

  1. Daniel Barenboim

  2. Yo-Yo Ma

  3. Anne-Sophie Mutter

  4. Pierre Boulez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daniel Barenboim was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2009.

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