On Tuesday 27 November 2018, Raymond van het Groenewoud will receive the award of 'Maestro Honoris Causa' from the Stichting Conservatorium Antwerpen. This title, which is awarded during the annual Benefit of the Stichting, honors a prominent personality from the world of the performing arts.
By awarding the title to Raymond van het Groenewoud, the foundation wants to underline the importance of high-quality popular music. It is the first time that since the foundation was founded in 1999, the Foundation has awarded the award to a striking personality from this genre.