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Updated Nov 7, 2024

A Piano Duo Non Pareil

LONDON—It’s relatively rare for two giants of the keyboard to perform piano duos, let alone tour with them internationally. Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson may be … »Read

Graves Foundation Taps Music Director

The Denyce Graves Foundation has named Pierre Vallet as its new music director. A much sought-after pianist, lecturer, guest teacher, and conductor, Vallet is a member of the Vocal Arts faculty at … »Read

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A Few New Management Signings

Primo Artists has expanded its representation of conductor James Gaffigan from North and South American management to exclusive worldwide management, including his social media presence and … »Read

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Did Haydn Write Those Sonatas?

In 1993 Austrian pianist Paul Badura-Skoda received a manuscript purported to be six heretofore unknown keyboard sonatas by Joseph Haydn. They were sent by an obscure German flautist named … »Read

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Bard College to Celebrate 'Charles Ives at 150'

This year marks is the 150th anniversary of American composer Charles Ives’s birth, and a number of organizations have been paying tribute through recordings and concerts, examining his … »Read

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LA Chamber O Gets $2M for Commissioning New Work

Film/TV soundtrack composer Jeff Beal and studio singer Joan Beal, both hugely successful commercial musicians, have set up a $2 million commissioning fund for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. … »Read

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6 New Members Join Famed Contemporary Group

The International Contemporary Ensemble is welcoming six new members to its ranks. The 23-year-old organization remains devoted to commissioning and performing works by emerging composers; it was … »Read

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Glasgow's Scottish Ensemble Names Chief Exec

Scottish Ensemble, the Glasgow-based collective, has appointed James Hardie as its new chief executive, effective January of 2025. He follows Catherine Ferrell, who has been serving in an interim … »Read

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NY Phil Fires Wang and Muckey; Union Agrees This Time

Following the concluding report of independent investigator Tracey Levy, the New York Philharmonic has sent letters of non-reengagement to principal oboe Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet … »Read

Contests & Awards

Yo-Yo Ma Awarded RPS Gold Medal

Yo-Yo Ma added the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Gold Medal to his ever-expanding trove of trophies on November 2, prior to his recital with pianist Kathryn Stott at the Barbican in London. … »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.

Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024

Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024

Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024

Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024

Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024

Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2024

Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
New Artist of the Month
May 2024

~Nois Saxophone Quartet
New Artists of the Month
April 2024

Sarah Saviet, violinist
New Artist of the Month
March 2024

Sarah Dufresne, soprano
New Artist of the Month
February 2024

Ben Goldscheider, horn player
New Artist of the Month
January 2024

William Thomas, bass
New Artist of the Month
December 2023

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	NY Phil Fires Wang and Muckey; Union Agrees This Time
2.	Washington Opera's Fidelio Fails to Ignite
3.	For the CSO, a Very Good Year
4.	A Piano Duo Non Pareil
5.	A Few New Management Signings
6.	Bard College to Celebrate 'Charles Ives at 150'
7.	6 New Members Join Famed Contemporary Group
8.	No Name Pops Get (Back) Its Name
9.	Hong Kong Phil CEO to Step Down
10.	Renovations Planned for Paris Opera House(s)