The Polar Music Prize was first awarded in 1989.

Leonard Bernstein was the first recipient of the Polar Music Prize in 1989.

Björk is the only artist listed who has not won the Polar Music Prize.

The Polar Music Prize has been awarded to two jazz musicians: Herbie Hancock in 2008 and Wayne Shorter in 2018.

The United States has produced the most Polar Music Prize winners, with 10 winners in total.

The monetary award for the Polar Music Prize is 1 million Swedish kronor.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Music is responsible for awarding the Polar Music Prize.

The Polar Music Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden.

The purpose of the Polar Music Prize is to recognize exceptional achievements in music.

Anne-Sophie Mutter was the youngest recipient of the Polar Music Prize, winning the award in 1991 at the age of 29.

Ravi Shankar was the oldest recipient of the Polar Music Prize, winning the award in 1999 at the age of 80.

Seven women have won the Polar Music Prize: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Jessye Norman, Cecilia Bartoli, Renée Fleming, Kaija Saariaho, Maria João Pires, and Evelyn Glennie.

Pierre Boulez is the only composer to have won the Polar Music Prize twice, winning in 1987 and 2001.

Herbert von Karajan is the only conductor to have won the Polar Music Prize three times, winning in 1981, 1984, and 1990.

Luciano Pavarotti is the only singer to have won the Polar Music Prize four times, winning in 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2001.