Past: Historians - Authors of Major Works of History

Jacques Le Goff has been recognized as one of the leading historians of the European Middle Ages in the second half of the 20th Century.

Future: Quest for Energy

Dr. James Hansen is one of a handful of scientists whose detailed and persistent scientific work has brought about a change in the public perception of planet Earth. 

Present: Contemporary Music

Pascal Dusapin is an outstanding figure in the world of contemporary music, where his work is regularly performed by highly specialized ensembles.

Future: Quest for Energy

Sarah R. Kurtz and Jerry M. Olson have made exceptional and profound contributions to the field of photovoltaic energy.

Present: Contemporary Music

Zubin Mehta, one of the world's leading conductors, is a vivid symbol of today's cross-cultural world and living proof of the power of music to break down social and political barriers.