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commendation was also given by ABO and Classical Music to Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra artistic planning director for Orchestra and Ensembles, Sandra Parr.

The annual ABO Award was awarded to outgoing BBC Radio 3 controller Alan Davey, who was
recognised for his work championing orchestral music, and his support for the BBC’s orchestras. A
posthumous award was also presented for pianist and conductor, Lars Vogt, who died in September
2022 aged 51. The award was collected on his behalf by his agent, Askonas Holt director, Celia
Willis.

The annual ABO Conference is currently in progress in Leeds, hosted by Opera North in the
company’s newly refurbished Howard Assembly Rooms. The conference is also being streamed
online this week (1 - 3 February) and will explore issues affecting the industry including
diversifying the workforce, coping with the cost of living and building future resilience and
sustainable audiences.