George Peabody Medal

The George Peabody Medal, named in honor of George Peabody, is the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The award, established in 1980, honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to music in America.

Recipients

2022
  • Herbie Hancock

2021

2020

  • Alex Ross

2019

  • Tori Amos

2018

  • Leon Fleisher

2016

  • Yo-Yo Ma

2015

  • Jessye Norman

2014

  • Kim Kashkashian
2013
  • Pete Seeger
2012
  • Roy Haynes
  • Benjamin H. Griswold, IV
2011
  • Marni Nixon
2010
  • Libby Larsen
  • James Levine
2009
  • Michael M. Kaiser
2008
  • Ken Robinson
2007
  • Quincy Jones
2006
  • Gilbert Kalish
2005
  • George Crumb
2004
2003
2002
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2000
1999
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1980

External links

  • Peabody Institute