Italian music conductor Riccardo Muti wins $1m Birgit Nilsson Prize

Italian conductor Riccardo Muti has been awarded the 1 million dollar Birgit Nilsson Prize, which is the biggest prize in classical music.Muti, 69, who is currently music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, was recognised "for his extraordinary contributions in opera and concert"."Maestro Muti is being recognised for his extraordinary contributions in opera and concert, as well as his