NEWS

Updated Nov 9, 2026

People in the News

New Man in Vancouver

Late last month Keith Cerny announced his upcoming departure as president and CEO of the Fort Worth Symphony for another arts leadership post, outside of Texas. Now, the Vancouver Symphony … »Read

People in the News

Striking Harvard Grad Students Silence Yo-Yo Ma

Imagine shouting down the soft-spoken Yo-Yo Ma. That is apparently what the striking Harvard Graduate Student Union did on November 6 when he was being interviewed on the stage of the Sanders … »Read

Contests & Awards

Gianandrea Noseda Named 'Grand Officer'

On Nov. 7 Gianandrea Noseda was honored by his native Italy with the presentation of the rank of Grand Officer of the Order of Merit; he has been a Cavaliere (Knight) of the Order of Merit since … »Read

Industry News

Inevitably, the Phoenix Rises

Much as the Nashville Symphony announced its season suspension due to lack of funds , only to be rescued three weeks later by a major funder , so did the Phoenix Symphony announce on October 20 … »Read

Industry News

Philly Arts Leaders Say, “Show Us the Money!”

In a vote on Nov. 3 described as “historical” and “momentous” by one cultural leader, 84 percent of Philadelphia voters approved a ballot measure establishing the office of … »Read

People in the News

Herbert Blomstedt: The Salzburg Tribute

In Herbert Blomstedt, the world has lost one of the great conductor personalities of our time at the age of 99. The Salzburg Festival looks back in immense gratitude to many artistic encounters … »Read

Reviews

Teddy Abrams's Take on The Four Seasons

LOS ANGELES—Since Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons became a perennial best-seller after World War II, some contemporary composers seem to have wanted a piece of the action by writing … »Read

Industry News

With a Hefty Surplus, SLSO Reports a Banner Year

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) launched the 2025-26 season, its 146 th , with the reopening of the Jack C. Taylor Music Center and its renovated Powell Hall. In the months following, more … »Read

People in the News

New Chief Conductors in London & Palermo

In September 2028 Joshua Weilerstein will begin his five-year tenure as chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a well-known podium presence to the orchestra players, having led a … »Read

People in the News

Angel Blue Cancels 2026-27 Opera Appearances

As per her Instagram posting on Nov. 5, soprano Angel Blue has withdrawn from all of this season’s scheduled opera commitments. She will continue to perform in recital, starting December 11 … »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.


Ryan Capuzzo, tenor
New Artist of the Month
November 2026
The Esmé Quartet
New Artist of the Month
October 2026
Skylar Tang, trumpeter
New Artist of the Month
September 2026
Jingwen Cai, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
August 2026
Estel Vivó Casanovas, saxophonist
New Artist of the Month
July 2026
Song Hee Lee, soprano
New Artist of the Month
June 2026
Élisabeth Pion, pianist
New Artist of the Month
May 2026
Theodore Platt, baritone
New Artist of the Month
April 2026
Hannah De Priest, soprano
New Artist of the Month
March 2026
Ruth Knight, director
New Artist of the Month
February 2026
Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
New Artist of the Month
January 2026
Iván López Reynoso, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2025

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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