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Updated Jun 29, 2026

Une soirée très française

SAN FRANCISCO—The stars lined up in June at Davies Symphony Hall, as one San Francisco Symphony program after another formed a constellation of connections. It began on June 6, when Elim … »Read

IU's Jacobs School of Music Adds Dance & Theater

Indiana University’s Department of Theater, Drama, and Contemporary Dance is moving from the College of Arts and Sciences to the Jacobs School of Music. The move, under discussion for two … »Read

Davóne Tines Shines in Monochromatic Light

LONDON—Davóne Tines’s residency at the Barbican Centre has been an opportunity for the American bass-baritone to spread his curatorial wings and a chance for U.K. audiences to … »Read

New Musicals-in-Concert Series for Carnegie Hall

The Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) and Carnegie Hall are launching a five-year initiative to present classic American musicals in concert. Prompted by the success of OSL’s sold-out … »Read

Saying Farewell to the Hagen Quartet

After a concert in Tokyo on July 7, the Hagen Quartet will end a 45-year career as one of the world’s premier string quartets. This last season, says Veronika Hagen, one of three siblings … »Read

A Laudable Re-creation of an Historic Callas Moment

On June 20, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus—best known as Greece’s preeminent venue for classical Greek tragedies—dipped a toe into Western opera for the first time in 65 years, … »Read

Two Orchestras Close Their Seasons with the Mighty Ninth

SEATTLE AND SAN FRANCISCO—Last week, two West Coast orchestras wound their seasons down with Beethoven’s choral symphony, a reminder that this familiar ritual need not be merely … »Read

PIAS Acquires Signum; Harmonia Mundi Partners with Monteverdi Choir & Orch

In a move that will expand its presence in the classical music sector, PIAS has acquired Signum. Best known for its early music, choral, and orchestral recordings, the British independent includes … »Read

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Arts Chairs Change at 2 Southern Universities

Patrick Evans has been named chair of the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He returns to his hometown from DePauw University in … »Read

Industry News

Live Nation CEO & Trump in Talks Weeks Before Antitrust Suit Settled

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation [pictured] in the weeks before the Justice Department abruptly settled its longstanding … »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.

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

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Royal Conservatory Hires Independent Investigator
2.	Grange Park Opera's New Ring
3.	Changing of the Guard(s) in Seattle
4.	New Music Directors in France, Oregon
5.	Two Orchestras Close Their Seasons with the Mighty Ninth
6.	Conlon Chooses Kosky for His Finale
7.	A Laudable Re-creation of an Historic Callas Moment
8.	Arts Chairs Change at 2 Southern Universities
9.	At the Opera: Nightmare at the Museum
10.	Manhattan Arts Groups Get $50M from Borough Prez