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Updated Nov 5, 2025
Mirga Is Principal Guest in France
Beginning in September 2026, Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla will become the principal guest conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France for a three-year term, joining Jaap van Zweden as he … »Read
New Principal Horn for San Francisco
The San Francisco Symphony has hired a new principal horn, filling a key vacancy that has been open since Robert Ward retired in December 2023 after 43 years. The new man is Diego Incertis … »Read
A Unique Quartet of Strings
CHICAGO—Just as cellist Paul Wiancko sat down to play at Guarneri Hall, he locked eyes with an audience member in the front row, proudly wearing a Kronos T-shirt. “Mike, man,” he … »Read
Inaugural Prize Focused on the Welsh
This month The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) and its Vice President Sir Bryn Terfel will launch the inaugural edition of its eponymous Song Prize as part of its 75 th … »Read
New Dance Hall of Fame Names Ailey, Graham, Robbins, etc.
The new Dance Hall of Fame will celebrate its inaugural class of inductees on December 3 at a ceremony at Los Angeles’ Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center on the UCLA campus. The ten … »Read
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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November 2025
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Emma Wernig, viola
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Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
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Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
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Oliver Talukder, oboist
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Katharina Wincor, conductor
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Catharine Woodward, soprano
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May 2025
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Abigail Raiford, soprano
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April 2025
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Ashley Jackson, harpist
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March 2025
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Kari Watson, composer
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February 2025
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Gabriela Lara, violinist
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January 2025
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Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
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December 2024
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