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Updated Sep 18, 2025

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Human Pianist Wrestles with AI Doppelgänger

CHICAGO—Not all that long ago, electronics were a lifeline for Conrad Tao. Feeling creatively stunted during the pandemic, the pianist and composer sought a way to emulate playing with … »Read

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Baltimore Players Vote to Strike, then Get a Deal

Taking a page from the playbook of the San Francisco Symphony’s musicians , the Baltimore Symphony’s players voted to authorize a strike on Sept. 15 and by day’s end had reached … »Read

People in the News

New Conductors in Lithuania & Spain

Martynas Stakionis is the new artistic director of opera for the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT) in Vilnius. He debuted with the company in 2021 and this past season led five … »Read

People in the News

New Musicians for the Minnesota O

This fall the Minnesota Orchestra adds three new musicians to its full-time ranks. Angela Ryu and Herdís Guðmundsdóttir join the violin section, and, as previously announced , … »Read

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In Salzburg: The End of the World, X2

Opera has never shied away from catastrophe, but two of this summer’s Salzburg production premieres reminded us that Armageddon can unfold not only on battlefields or burning cities but … »Read

Industry News

Elbphilharmonie Hires TikTok Star to Broaden Audience

British social media personality Daria Challah has been selected as the most recent “Creator in Residence” at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. Challah has leveraged her passion for … »Read

People in the News

Finckel & Han to Oversee South Mountain Concerts

Lou Steigler, director of South Mountain Concerts since 1987, has announced that he will retire at the end of 2025. David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of … »Read

People in the News

New Arts Deans at the New School

The New School College of Performing Arts (CPA) has made two promotions: Stephen Brown-Fried, from vice dean for curriculum and learning to executive dean. Bill Gustafson, from associate dean of … »Read

Industry News

Important Artist Visa Updates

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:   THE ARTIST VISA SUMMER 2025 ROUNDUP EDITION including a bit, but just a bit, of good news, along with: Artists Must Now Apply For Visa Stamps in Their Country of … »Read

People in the News

CSO Names New Principal Trombone

With the retirement of Jay Friedman as principal trombone of the CSO last season, the mighty Chicago brass of yore moved to legendary status. Now, with the appointment of Timothy Higgins 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.


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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