Japanese composer and performer Keiji Haino, a "poet of noise", has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 Biennale Musica for his "pioneering contribution to the languages ;;of improvisation and contemporary experimentation," the Biennale said Friday.
    The Silver Lion goes to Canadian composer and organist Sarah Davachi, one of the most interesting voices on the contemporary music scene, focused on the hybridization of electronic and acoustic languages.
    The decision was made by the Board of Directors of the Venice Biennale upon recommendation by Caterina Barbieri, Director of the Music Department.
    The award will be presented at the International Festival of Contemporary Music (October 10-24).

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