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Updated Apr 1, 2025

London Phil Polishes the Lesser-Known of the Familiar

LONDON—The three items on the bill at the London Philharmonic’s March 26 concert—by Kaija Saariaho, Carl Nielsen, and Prokofiev—share no great connection, although two of … »Read

Israel Phil's Stateside Tour Wraps Up with Protests and Tchaikovsky

The Israeli Philharmonic is sure to attract protesters, and its March 26 performance at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, CA., the last stop on its U.S. tour, proved no exception. But … »Read

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The Sax in Three Guises Gets Local Premiere

Two venerable musicians long associated with the New York Philharmonic joined forces last week. Leonard Slatkin, who first appeared as a guest conductor more than 50 years ago (in 1974), returned … »Read

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London Phil Taps Artistic Director

As of June 2025, Jesús Herrera will assume the role of artistic director for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He succeeds Elena Dubinets, who joins the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra as … »Read

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LSO's A Child of Our Time:
A Performance 'Beyond Praise'

LONDON—Two musical behemoths, of comparable duration and employing near-identical forces, filled London’s Barbican Hall with sound March 23. As well as the healthy economics of … »Read

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Florida Musicians Will Get a 23% Pay Increase

The Florida Orchestra, which prides itself on being the largest professional orchestra in the state, has signed a new, four-year contract with its 68 full-time musicians, effective Sept. 1 and … »Read

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Georgia State School of Music's New Director

As of July 1, Julia Bullard will be the new director of the School of Music in the College of the Arts at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Stuart Gerber, who has been serving in an interim … »Read

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Utah Symphony | Utah Opera in 2025-26

The Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) has announced a 2025-26 season that includes more than 40 unique programs, including four in the Masterworks series under Music Director Designate Markus … »Read

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Wigmore Hall Declares Independence with All-star Season

Wigmore Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious recital and chamber-music venues, celebrates its 125 th anniversary season in 2025-26, as John Gilhooly, OBE, launches his own 25 years … »Read

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Law & Disorder: DEI, Visas, and Nausea in Neo-America

Dear Readers, Between cutting veteran benefits, insulting allies, and cancelling the Kennedy Centre’s Christmas concert of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for being too gender-fluid, Co-US … »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.

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

Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024

Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024

Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024

Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2024

Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
New Artist of the Month
May 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.	Wigmore Hall Declares Independence with All-star Season
2.	Lyric Opera of Chicago Gets $25M
3.	Law & Disorder: DEI, Visas, and Nausea in Neo-America
4.	London Phil Polishes the Lesser-Known of the Familiar
5.	LSO's A Child of Our Time: A Performance 'Beyond Praise'
6.	New Artist of the Month: Soprano Abigail Raiford
7.	Israel Phil's Stateside Tour Wraps Up with Protests and Tchaikovsky
8.	Philly O Adds Strings
9.	NY Phil Releases Select Boulez Archives
10.	Florida Musicians Will Get a 23% Pay Increase