In 2023, for the first time, Roland Wilson's two period-instrument ensembles, Musica Fiata and La Cappella Ducale, will jointly receive the Heinrich Schütz Prize. This award, established in 2018 and given annually, acknowledges ensembles that exemplify historically informed performance practices. The prize is a recognition of their outstanding work in interpreting 16th and 17th-century music, with Musica Fiata, founded by Roland Wilson in 1976, being instrumental in this regard. La Cappella Ducale, a vocal ensemble established in 1996 as a complementary group, has often been lauded for the harmonious sound they achieve when performing together.

The Heinrich Schütz Prize, previously awarded to individuals and organizations like Hans-Christoph Rademann, Sir Roger Norrington, and German publishing houses Bärenreiter and Carus, is now being conferred upon Musica Fiata and La Cappella Ducale. This recognition is attributed to their extensive research of historical sources, which surpasses the conventional practices of historically informed ensembles. Their fearless and adventurous approach to reconstructing and performing historically accurate works and programs, particularly those that have incomplete surviving versions or are entirely lost, is noteworthy.

Burkhard Schilgun, the chair of the selection committee, commended Roland Wilson, Musica Fiata, and La Cappella Ducale for their remarkable unity in interpretation and their commitment to historical accuracy. Roland Wilson, reflecting on nearly 50 years of engagement with Heinrich Schütz's music, emphasized the importance of performing the composer's works in a stylistically authentic manner. Their dedication to this cause has resulted in numerous CDs over the past 35 years, and the award of the International Heinrich Schütz Prize is a gratifying acknowledgment of their lifelong efforts.