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Updated Nov 11, 2025

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New Principal Trumpet for Philly

The fourth time proved to be the charm for James Vaughen, recently announced as the new principal trumpet for the Philadelphia Orchestra. The 26-year-old Curtis grad had auditioned three previous … »Read

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Raven Chacon's Latest Quest for Transparency

CHICAGO—It’s a quiet, brisk Sunday at the University of Chicago, most students having retreated to libraries or their dorms to study. Autumn leaves, shivering on their branches or … »Read

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Tulsa Symphony Taps Exec

Oklahoma’s Tulsa Symphony has hired Morgan Walker, current executive director of the Shreveport (LA) Symphony, as its next executive director. She succeeds Ron Predl, who plans to retire … »Read

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Opera Fans, Union Workers Protest Politics at La Fenice

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The storied Venetian opera house La Fenice is locked in a dispute with its workers over the appointment of a young and telegenic music director with ties to Premier … »Read

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Sarasota O Gets $5 Million

Sarasota philanthropists Tom and Sherry Koski have contributed $5 million to the Sarasota Orchestra to support its Music Center. “For Sherry and me, this gift is deeply personal, and we feel … »Read

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Washington National O May Leave

Donald Trump’s boast last February that he would “make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!” has apparently fallen on deaf ears. Attendance has since plummeted, … »Read

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Israel Phil Concert Disrupted in Paris

PARIS (AP)—Protesters repeatedly disrupted a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, brandishing flares and sounding alarms that caused brief panic in the crowd and led … »Read

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IDAGIO Insolvency Plan Approved

A Berlin court has agreed to lift proceedings after creditors have accepted the self-administered insolvency process completed by classical music streaming service IDAGIO. This assures that IDAGIO … »Read

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Chicago Arts Funding May Shrink

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is in the midst of a leadership shake-up .  Less than a month ago, Clinée Hedspeth, Mayor Brandon … »Read

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Deficit-Ridden Arts School Shutters

A terse email from Divad Sanders, the president of the Newark School of the Arts (NSA), announced to faculty and staff the institution’s sudden closing on October 27 “due to … »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.


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
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024

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