Keep an Eye Outstanding Talent Award

Outstanding

The Keep an Eye Foundation has supported Jong Metropole for several years. The Keep an Eye Outstanding Talent Award is a prize for the most exceptional talent from Jong Metropole. It recognises the most inventive person, occupying an exceptional place within the group. The winner is therefore not necessarily the best soloist or the best musician, but can also be "outstanding" in another field!

The musician receiving this award will be given the possibility to study at the place of his or her choice or to follow one or more masterclasses. He or she will therefore receive a tailored prize package.

Winner 2023

This year, this special award goes to violinist Teddy Sicking! The explanation from conductor Simon Dobson describes why Teddy deserves this:

"Our winner this year has demonstrated a very high level of playing in both classical music and jazz. She has been a constant support and mentor for her section and has performed with true class and dedication. For me as a conductor, she has been a wonderfully understanding ally, involved at virtually every level of this week-long process, always thinking and always listening. She has consistently considered the overall shape of this musical journey and has encouraged other sections and musicians to interact and perform to the best of their abilities."

She is a natural leader, and she is our leader. It is my great pleasure to present this award to Teddy Sicking."

Teddy received the award during the concert last November in Tilburg

Former winners

2022: Nikolas Tsangaris
2021: flutist Ketija Ringa-Karahona
2020: trumpetist Bram van de Glind 
2018: percussionist Tim Hennekes
2017: violinist Esin Yardimli Alves Perreira
2016: cellist Rogier Hornman