Bard College Conservatory Alumnus Prokhor Protasov MM-Conducting ’20 Wins Peace Symphony Concours
Composer and Bard alumnus Prokhor Protasov MM-Conducting ’20.
Composer and Bard alumnus Prokhor Protasov MM-Conducting ’20 has been announced as the winner of the Peace Symphony Concours, a conducting award conferred by County Hall Arts for works written as a musical representation of and inspiration for humanity's quest for global peace. “We appreciated Prokhor’s melodic gift and how his symphony explores humanity’s search for peace in a fractured world—tracing a journey from grief and cruelty toward hope and reconciliation across its four movements,” said County Hall Arts. The charity received 83 entries in total and commissioned a short-list of gifted composers, including Prokhor, to create symphonies to illustrate the pursuit of peace.
“I am deeply grateful for County Hall Arts’ trust and for the extraordinary opportunity to compose an orchestral work on such an important theme—one which I feel a personal connection to,” Protasov said. “At a time when division and indifference prevail, the values of humanity, reconciliation, and compassion cannot be overstated. I hope that my art may offer consolation and support to those seeking it.”
The mission of the Bard College Conservatory of Music is to provide the best possible preparation for a person dedicated to a life immersed in the creation and performance of music.
Post Date: 12-16-2025
“I am deeply grateful for County Hall Arts’ trust and for the extraordinary opportunity to compose an orchestral work on such an important theme—one which I feel a personal connection to,” Protasov said. “At a time when division and indifference prevail, the values of humanity, reconciliation, and compassion cannot be overstated. I hope that my art may offer consolation and support to those seeking it.”
The mission of the Bard College Conservatory of Music is to provide the best possible preparation for a person dedicated to a life immersed in the creation and performance of music.
Post Date: 12-16-2025