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Updated Sep 26, 2025

Opera Philly's Delightful New
Il viaggio a Reims

The reconstruction of Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims was one of the late 20th century’s most significant musicological achievements for opera goers. After four performances at … »Read

Vancouver Symphony on Strike

Following through on their threat , the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have gone on strike, cancelling this weekend’s concerts. They are arguing for better wages, comparing their … »Read

Protests Over La Fenice Appointment

The announcement that Beatrice Venezi has been nominated for a four-year term as the next music director at Venice’s Teatro di La Fenice as of October of 2026 has prompted growing protests. … »Read

Philly O Today Is the Picture of Health

The Philadelphia Orchestra today is in far better shape than it was during the first two decades of the 21 st century, having survived labor strife, a financial crisis that led to filing for … »Read

Contract Extensions in Houston & Sydney

The Houston Symphony has extended the tenure of Music Director Juraj Valcuha , first appointed to the position in 2022, through the 2027–28 season. In a statement, Gary Ginstling, the … »Read

Tokyo Met Symphony Taps Finn

Pekka Kuusisto will begin his tenure as chief conductor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (TMSO) beginning in April 2028 for an initial term of three years. He succeeds Kazushi Ono, in … »Read

Reviews

LA Opera's West Side Story Pulls No Punches

LOS ANGELES—Stage director Francesca Zambello’s wonderfully faithful-to-the-spirit-of-the-original production of West Side Story has been around since 2018—and it probably should … »Read

Industry News

Eastman Gets Multi-million-dollar Gift from 2 Alumni

Joan and Jeff Beal, two very accomplished alumni of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, have given their alma mater the largest individual gift made to the school since … »Read

People in the News

Prague Radio Symphony Names New Chief

Beginning with the 2026/2027 season, Elias Grandy will succeed Petr Popelka as chief conductor and artistic director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. The German-Japanese conductor first … »Read

People in the News

Yuja to Create Curtis 'Playground'

The Curtis Institute of Music has named one of its most illustrious alumna—superstar pianist Yuja Wang—to a new position as “artistic collaborator.” She will not become a … »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.

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

Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024

Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Opera Philly's Delightful New Il viaggio a Reims
2.	LA Opera's West Side Story Pulls No Punches
3.	A Revelatory Bernstein Kaddish from the LSO
4.	Eastman Gets Multi-million-dollar Gift from 2 Alumni
5.	Leslie Kandell Dies at 89
6.	Kavalier & Clay: The Parade Continues
7.	Philly O Today Is the Picture of Health
8.	Politics & Opera: La Fenice's New Music Director
9.	Yuja to Create Curtis 'Playground'
10.	Protests Over La Fenice Appointment