Alessio Bax is a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant Winner

Alessio Bax has been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant for 2009. These grants give professional assistance and recognition to talented instrumentalists who the Recommendation Board and Executive Committee believe have great potential for solo careers. Past winners include Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Gil Shaham. The announcement was made on April 23, and was accompanied by a performance which will be broadcast on WQXR on May 4 at 8:00 PM.