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Updated Nov 20, 2024

Honens President & CEO Resigns

John Kieser is no longer with Honens, a high-profile triennial piano competition and festival. He writes, “I have great respect for the work that Honens does; however, it has become apparent … »Read

Hannigan Tops Musical America 2025 Artist of the Year Awards

Musical America 64 th annual “of the year” awards, announced today by publisher Stephanie Challener, celebrate conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan as Artist of the Year , Jake … »Read

Adams Takes on Adams with the NY Philharmonic

American composer/conductor John Adams (b. 1947), the New York Philharmonic’s 2024-’25 artistic partner, is a prolific creator who is also comfortable on the podium with a wide range … »Read

William Penn Foundation Grants $8M to Philly Culture

In an effort to help Philadelphia’s smaller arts and cultural groups, the William Penn Foundation is funneling $8 million through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF). One of the largest … »Read

The Infamous Shen Yun Is Getting a Closer Look

A dancer’s day on tour with Shen Yun Performing Arts begins around 7:30 am and doesn’t end until around 11:30 pm. Such a “schedule looks really tiring,” one dancer told the … »Read

Joe Miller to Exit Spoleto Festival USA

Joe Miller will conclude his 19-year tenure as director of choral activities at the Spoleto Festival USA next June, completing the turnover in executive and artistic leadership of the venerable … »Read

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Utah Symphony's New Music Director

The Utah Symphony has appointed a Stateside unknown to be its next music director, just as it did 17 years ago when it chose Thierry Fischer to take the job in 2009. Fischer went on to hire some … »Read

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Chicago's Old Town School Names Successor to Kauffman

Well, that was brief. After less than two months as CEO, Welz Kauffman has left The Old Town School of Folk Music, citing personal family reasons. Troy Anderson, currently senior director of … »Read

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A 'New' 19th-century Female Composer Unveiled

For much of the 19 th -century, solo piano recitals in large public halls were rarities. The salon, or large room in a private home, was the venue of choice in which to entertain invited music … »Read

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Doric Quartet Is New by Half

The U.K.-based Doric Quartet has added two new members. Canadian–American violinist Maia Cabeza succeeds first violinist Alex Redington, who as a 15-year-old was an original member when the … »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.	Hannigan Tops Musical America 2025 Artist of the Year Awards
2.	Bennington Saves UArts School of Dance
3.	New Artistic Director for the Royal Concertgebouw
4.	A Healthy Report Card for SLSO
5.	Film Scores on Concert Programs: Pros and (Mostly) Cons
6.	Utah Symphony's New Music Director
7.	Mannes Opera Offers Very Mixed Double Bill
8.	Chicago's Old Town School Names Successor to Kauffman
9.	Joe Miller to Exit Spoleto Festival USA
10.	Hot Topics on the Agenda at Conductors' Confab