Marius Constant Prize
The composer and conductor Marius Constant was the founder of the Ars Nova Ensemble. The prize in his name will be awarded to the winner of the Prix d’Excellence. They will receive a professional engagement with the Ars Nova Ensemble, including rehearsal and concert fees, to give a world premiere of a work for two harps or featuring two Principal Harp parts. Prior to this concert, they will be mentored by harpist Aïda Aragonoses Aguado, in one or two individual coaching sessions.