NEWS

Updated Nov 4, 2025

Industry News

Concertgebouw Cancels Chanukah Concerts; Legal Action Threatened

The Amsterdam Concertgebouw has cancelled its agreement with the Chanukah Concert Foundation for a Chanukah show because Shai Abramson, the chief cantor for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), was … »Read

Industry News

A Splendid Sea Voyage with Sir Mark Elder at the Helm

LONDON—Having departed the Hallé after 25 years as chief conductor, Sir Mark Elder is now a free agent. This October 31 Royal Festival Hall concert proved that Manchester’s loss … »Read

Reviews

Fischer-Dieskau Protégé Pays Tribute

German baritone Benjamin Appl is a protégé of another baritone, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, having met the esteemed singer in masterclasses at a Schubertiade in Austria three years … »Read

People in the News

U.K. Youth O Names New Conductor

The National Youth Orchestra (UK) has appointed Alpesh Chauhan OBE as principal conductor and musical adviser. His remit is to work with Chief Executive and Artistic Director Sarah Alexander in … »Read

People in the News

Opera America Taps New CEO

Opera America, the national trade organization for companies specializing in the art form, has named a successor to Marc Scorca, who announced his intention to step down as CEO one year ago. He is … »Read

Industry News

Eastern Fest Files Claim Against AFM

In February 2025, the Eastern Music Festival (EMF) announced the cancellation of the annual five-week event held on the Guilford College campus in Greensboro, N.C. At issue were new demands placed … »Read

People in the News

Wu Han Breaks Her Wrist

Pianist Wu Han took a fall last week and broke her wrist while on tour in Houston with cellist David Finckel, her husband. Fortunately, the break does not require surgery but it does require … »Read

Reviews

Philharmonia Brings Gabriela Ortiz's Latest to Carnegie Hall

Víkingur Ólafsson served notice, right off the bat, that he would be offering an idiosyncratic take on the Emperor Concerto. The Icelandic pianist, performing with the Philharmonia … »Read

People in the News

Las Vegas Phil's Next Music Director

Pianist/conductor Rei Hotoda is to be the next music director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, succeeding Donato Cabrera, in the job for ten years. Hotoda, music director of the Fresno (CA) … »Read

People in the News

New Faculty: Peabody and UNCSA

In the fall of 2026, Michael Christie will succeed Joseph Young as artistic director of ensembles at the Peabody Conservatory;  he will lead the programming and direction of the … »Read
Musical America Career Center
FEATURED JOBS
Post a Job More Jobs
Powered By

HONORS & AWARDS


Each month, Musical America spotlights an important emerging talent. If you haven't heard of the New Artist of the Month before, we predict you will soon.


Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
November 2025
Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025
Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 2025
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
New Artist of the Month
August 2025
Oliver Talukder, oboist
New Artist of the Month
July 2025
Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025
Catharine Woodward, soprano
New Artist of the Month
May 2025
Abigail Raiford, soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
New Artist of the Month
March 2025
Kari Watson, composer
New Artist of the Month
February 2025
Gabriela Lara, violinist
New Artist of the Month
January 2025
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024

»

Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
»

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Industry Events and Conferences

Trade shows, seminars, events and conferences about the business of the performing arts

Performances, classes, and other artistic events

Calendar of events for the performing arts performances and other events

RENT A PHOTO

Search Musical America's archive of photos from 1900-1992.

 

»BROWSE & SEARCH ARCHIVE