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Updated Jan 9, 2026 12:49 PM

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Vancouver Symphony Backs Off

Less than three weeks after threatening legal action against a young violinist for breaching a confidentiality agreement, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) executed a complete about face. On … »Read

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Irwin Jacobs Gives $4.5M to Support San Diego Opera/Symphony

Over the past quarter century, Irwin Jacobs and his late wife Joan donated more than $100 million to the San Diego Symphony. Their name adorns the orchestra’s renovated downtown concert hall … »Read

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The AP Interview: Lisette Oporesa

NEW YORK (AP) — Lisette Oropesa impresses Peter Gelb as more than a singer. “She reminds me a little bit of Beverly Sills,” the Metropolitan Opera general manager said. … »Read

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Upward Mobility at the Seattle Opera

The Seattle Opera has announced a number of promotions, the most recent of which is Blaine Inafuku, from associate director to director of artistic administration and planning. He succeeds Aren … »Read

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Randall Goosby Deepens Ties in Cincinnati

Acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby has widened his relationship with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and been named CSO Community Artist-in-Residence, a three-year assignment. The newly created … »Read

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A Starry Tribute to Alfred Brendel

LONDON—Alfred Brendel’s passing in 2025 robbed the world of one of the great 20th-century pianists and a truly original creative artist who impacted the careers of contemporaries and … »Read

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Major Rebranding in Boston

In a move to update its image, the Celebrity Series of Boston today launches a new moniker, Vivo Performing Arts. With repeated assurances that the 87-year-old presenter would maintain a sterling … »Read

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LSO Gets a New Managing Director

John Harte has been named managing director of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). He succeeds Dame Kathryn McDowell , who will step down at summer’s end in 2026 after 20 years in the role. … »Read

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Portland Opera Names Interim GD

Tracy Wenckus began work as the interim general director of the Portland (OR) Opera as of January 1, 2026, succeeding Sue Dixon, who retired after six years in the job. Wenckus has been with the … »Read

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Cleveland Opera Fest to Explore 'Courage'

From May 15 to 24, the Cleveland Orchestra’s fourth edition of the annual Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival will explore the theme of Courage. Composer/jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard … »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.


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
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

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