The 27 year old German composer has been chosen unanimously by the artistic council of the Hans Werner Henze Foundation.

The award “Grifo Poliziano” 2015 was given to the memory of Maestro Hans Werner Henze. This distinction is reserved for personalities committed to Montepulciano's and it's territory's international reputation and who have realized projects promising growth and development. This year the award is an hommage to the founder of the Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte. The director of the Hans Werner Henze Foundation, Dr. Michael Kerstan, participated in the ceremony on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Teatro Poliziano to receive the recognition.

To mark the 40th Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte in Montepulciano, the Hans Werner Henze Foundation is organising an exhibition in the fortress of Montepulciano with exhibits from Henze's painting collection.

The Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte Montepulciano is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary and thus his founder, Hans Werner Henze. The unique music festival with its focus on collaboration with youth takes place from July 11 until August 1.