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Updated Oct 14, 2025

Famous 19th-century Sex Worker Gets His Own Opera

LONDON—Northern Irish composer Conor Mitchell earned plaudits for his 2023 opera Abomination: A DUP Opera , a lacerating satire on homophobia, hate speech, and the people who perpetrate it … »Read

Conductors Under New Management

American conductor Jacob Joyce , associate conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony and music director of that organization’s Youth Symphony, has joined Intermusica for worldwide general … »Read

Tucson Symphony Extends MD's Contract

With the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) headed for its centennial, in 2028-29, the orchestra is ensuring that Music Director José Luis Gomez will be on hand to lead the festivities, … »Read

Dudamel Fellow Lands New Orchestra

As of 2026, Holly Hyun Choe will be music director of the Orchestre national de Cannes. The Korean-born Choe grew up in Los Angeles and currently makes her home in Germany. She most recently … »Read

Chicago's Next Culture Commissioner Will Need 'Grit and Guts'

Clinée Hedspeth, the commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), resigned unexpectedly on October 6, less than two years after Mayor Brandon … »Read

An Handel-ian Surge in the UK

LONDON—A decade or so back, UK productions of Handel’s operas were as rare as hens’ teeth. English National Opera scored a notable success with Xerxes ( Serse ) in a ravishing … »Read

ICE Drops Attempt to Deport Violinist

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have dropped their deportation case against John Shin, a South Korean violinist who was detained by agents on Aug. 18 in Utah while he was … »Read

Industry News

The Wanamaker Organ Plays On

The former Macy’s store in central Philadelphia will host a series of musical and holiday events, beginning on Oct. 17 and running through the remainder of the year. Following an early … »Read

People in the News

Artistic Staff Updates, CBSO

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has recently taken several steps to enhance its artistic leadership and broaden its collaborative capabilities. Kazuki Yamada will remain as music … »Read

Reviews

Stars New and Known Bedazzle
La Sonambula

In the final scene of Bellini’s La sonnambula , as laid out in Felice Romani’s libretto, the Swiss maiden Amina sleepwalks precariously on the roof of the village millhouse, clutching … »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.

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

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.	The Tenor Makes His Met Debut—as a Director
2.	Is the Venezi Backlash Sexism?
3.	Stars New and Known Bedazzle La Sonambula
4.	Backstage Imbroglios at Opera Carolina
5.	Detroit Symphony: 7 New Members + 6 ''Acting'' Players
6.	The Changing Face(s) of the Vienna Philharmonic
7.	New Music Directors: Sweden, Poland
8.	La Fenice Unions Call 24-hour Strike
9.	Conductors Under New Management
10.	UNCSA Gets $10M for Roots Music Institute