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Updated May 19, 2026

LA Phil Hangs On

Gustavo Dudamel may be leaving Los Angeles for New York, but not without several glittery titles to remind the world where he cultivated his American superstardom. Honoring his 17 years in … »Read

Ensemble Intercontemporain Pays Tribute to American Composers

LONDON—This May 16 Wigmore Hall concert saw London’s premiere chamber music venue hosting Ensemble intercontemporain, the Parisian new music collective founded 50 years ago by Pierre … »Read

American Sputnik: A New Opera

KALAMAZOO, MI—Shy. Private. Self-deprecating. Van Cliburn wasn’t exactly your typical divo. As the subject of American Sputnik , however, an unusual new monodrama by composer Evan Mack … »Read

A 98-year-old Conductor Proves He Is Human

The much-anticipated appearance of Herbert Blomstedt with the San Francisco Symphony, the orchestra he led from 1985 to 1995, last weekend had its ups and downs. About to turn 99 in July, the … »Read

Dame Felicity Lott, 1947-2026

On May 15 the beloved English soprano Dame Felicity Lott died at 79 of cancer only days after a public announcement of her condition during an interview on BBC. Best known for her interpretation … »Read

People in the News

Three Foursomes' New Members

The New York-based Ulysses Quartet [pictured] has chosen Julian Seney to be its new violist, succeeding Peter Dudek. Seney joins violinists Christina Bouey and Rhiannon Banerdt, and cellist … »Read

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David Finckel & Wu Han Re-up at CMS

David Finckel and Wu Han, power couple of chamber music, have extended their contract as co-artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) through 2032. Cellist Finckel … »Read

Industry News

Washington N.O. Is Back, Full Speed Ahead

In less than six months after its departure from The Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera has fashioned an adventurous 2026-27 season that General Director Timothy O’Leary … »Read

Reviews

Despite Stage Clutter, Frida Triumphs

Composer Gabriela Lena Frank scored a triumph at the May 14 Met Opera premiere of her 2022 work El Ú ltimo Sue ño de Frida y Diego. The two-act work, with a Spanish-language libretto … »Read

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Copland/Twain Joins the America250 Sweepstakes

MILWAUKEE—The same company that churned out the well-traveled Chevalier and Secret Byrd in recent seasons is back with Copland/Twain , which debuted at the Milwaukee Symphony’s Bradley … »Read

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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.

Élisabeth Pion, pianist
New Artist of the Month
May 2026

Theodore Platt, baritone
New Artist of the Month
April 2026

Hannah De Priest, soprano
New Artist of the Month
March 2026

Ruth Knight, director
New Artist of the Month
February 2026

Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
New Artist of the Month
January 2026

Iván López Reynoso, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2025

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	A Storied Competition Turns 100
2.	A New Medusa at La Monnaie
3.	Artistic Chief Exits Santa Fe for Dallas
4.	New Gigs for Bard Prof
5.	Lincoln Center West Breaks Ground
6.	Frida y Diego Comes to the Met, Finally
7.	'I Was Put on This Earth...to Tell Certain Kinds of Stories'
8.	Ensemble Intercontemporain Pays Tribute to American Composers
9.	Despite Stage Clutter, Frida Triumphs
10.	David Finckel & Wu Han Re-up at CMS