The National Council recognizes and honors individuals who have had a significant impact on Chamber Music America and the field of ensemble music.
Robert W. AshtonChair, board of directors, The Bay and Paul Foundations
Richard J. Bogomolny
Chairman emeritus, Chamber Music America
William Bolcom
Composer
Leon Botstein
Conductor/president, Bard College
Heidi Castleman
Professor of viola, The Juilliard School
George Crumb
Composer
Ronald Crutcher
Cellist; president, Wheaton College
Paquito D’Rivera
Clarinetist, saxophonist, composer
Constance Emmerich
Pianist, An die Musik
Richard Goode
Pianist, co-artistic director, Marlboro Music School and Festival
Bonnie Hampton
Cellist; faculty, The Juilliard School
Gilbert Kalish
Professor of piano, director of performance activities, SUNY Stony Brook
Paul Katz
Cellist; director, Professional String Quartet Training Program, New England Conservatory
Benita Valente
Soprano
Anthony Viscusi
President and CEO (ret.), Vasomedical, Inc.