The 14th Heino Eller Music Prizw was ascribed to pianist Sten Lassmann for the performances and recordings of Heino Eller’s piano music in 2008–2011. Ceremonial handing of the prize will take place on March 22 at 4 pm at Estonian Theatre and Music Museum. In addition to the monetary prize and a diploma, the award includes a walking stick, handmade of pine tree by Heino Eller himself.

At the present time, Sten Lassmann continues his PhD studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has dedicated himself to the goal to record all Eller’s piano works and the presentation of CDs is planned to take place in 2012.