Last night, after the performance of Marlene in a sold-out Stadsschouwburg and Vereeniging, Sven was surprised by director Eva Middelhoff and alderman Noel Vergunst, who announced that he is the winner of the Karel de Grote Oevreprijs 2024.
Every four years this very special award is presented to an artist for their entire artistic and cultural body of work and its value to the city of Nijmegen. The award will be officially presented later this year during a special ceremony.
Noël Vergunst about Sven Ratzke: “Sven Ratzke’s impressive national and international resume speaks for itself. He is a true creator and innovator, of whom Nijmegen can only be proud. Sven receives the Karel de Grote Oevreprijs 2024 not as a capstone to his career, but as recognition for all the beautiful and relevant performances, roles, and albums he has delivered over the past decades. His history of innovative performances constantly leaves audiences and fans curious about his future plans.”
