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Updated Nov 27, 2024

A Distinctive Recital, a Distinctive Artist

At a time when pianists scurry to find new repertoire—transcriptions now seem to be especially in vogue—Sir Stephen Hough (knighted in 2022) has long been in the vanguard of offering … »Read

New Position Will Oversee Commissions at ROH

Netia Jones is to become associate director of The Royal Opera, a newly created position designed to lead opera programming in the Linbury Theater. She will be responsible for commissioning and … »Read

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Kirill Petrenko: The AP Interview

NEW YORK (AP)—Kirill Petrenko thought about the challenge of leading the Berlin Philharmonic, perhaps the world’s greatest orchestra. “A hundred musicians have 100 opinions and … »Read

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The New Sphinx LEAD Cohort

The Sphinx Organization has selected the seventh cohort of its LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, and Diversity) program, which works with aspiring arts leaders over two years to provide ongoing … »Read

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Changing of the Guard in Savannah

Keitaro Harada, who became music and artistic director of the Savannah Philharmonic in the 2019-2020 season, has announced that he will exit in June, 2027. A graduate of Mercer University in … »Read

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At ENO, a New Elixir That Shouldn't Work but Does. Mostly.

LONDON—Back in the day, BBC television’s situation comedies used to announce their end credits with the legend ‘’You have been watching….’’ The creative … »Read

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New Execs in Aix-en-Provence and Casper, WY

Olivier Leymarie, managing director of the Ensemble intercontemporain, is to become the deputy general director of the Festival d’Aix en Provence as of January 29, 2025. He succeeds … »Read

Industry News

'Nessun Dorma' Interpreters: Who's the Best?

Giacomo Puccini died 100 years ago, on Nov. 29, 1924, but his works remain omnipresent. “Opera houses across the world,” opines Neil Fisher in The Sunday Times , “would probably … »Read

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A Stolen Cello, a Happy Ending

All’s well that ends well for French musician Ophélie Gaillard. On Sept. 24, her 300-year-old cello was stolen (for the second time) from her home. On Nov. 22 she was able to announce … »Read

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Dame Shirley Bassey Succeeds the King at Royal Welsh College

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has named Dame Shirley Bassey to a three-year term as the institution’s president. She succeeds HM King Charles, who held the position … »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.	A Distinctive Recital, a Distinctive Artist
2.	LA Phil's New-music Marathon: All in, All at Once
3.	Kirill Petrenko: The AP Interview
4.	A Stunning Dvorák 7 Highlights the Berlin Phil's NY Concerts
5.	New Execs in Aix-en-Provence and Casper, WY
6.	New Report on Post-pandemic Opera Audiences
7.	'Nessun Dorma' Interpreters: Who's the Best?
8.	At ENO, a New Elixir That Shouldn't Work but Does. Mostly.
9.	ENO, Manchester Announce Future Plans
10.	Changing of the Guard in Savannah