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Updated May 28, 2026

Rattle, LSO Unearth a Quirky Gem

LONDON—This May 21 concert at the Barbican Centre was a chance to catch Simon Rattle, the London Symphony Orchestra’s conductor emeritus, in music he has championed for years. Though … »Read

Wigmore Hall Struts Its Independence (of ACE)

Wigmore Hall’s finances “have never been so strong," insists John Gilhooly a year after exiting Arts Council England’s national portfolio . "The current policy is just too … »Read

Pittsburgh's Heinz Endowments Shift Arts Funding Priorities

The Heinz Endowments, one of Pittsburgh’s largest foundations, is redirecting its funding from individual artists and one-time projects toward strengthening the overall cultural sector. … »Read

Orphea as Centerpiece of a New 'Laptopera'

In The Glance , which premieres at San Francisco’s ODC Theater on May 29, composer Anne Hege reinterprets the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with portable computers and live electronic … »Read

New President & CEO for Seattle Symphony

Jeremy S. Rothman, chief programming officer of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, is to be the new president and CEO of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall as of Sept. 1. He … »Read

Die Walküre in Disney Under Dudamel

LOS ANGELES—Last weekend’s colorful, innovative, yet staunchly traditional staging of Wagner’s Die Walküre was the kickoff event of Gustavo Dudamel’s final Walt Disney … »Read

Brian Large Dies

Brian Large, one of the world’s most prolific television directors of opera and symphony orchestra performances, died on May 23 in New York City after a brief hospital stay. He was 89. Born … »Read

Osaka and Stulberg Comps Pick Winners

The 12 th edition of the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, held May 17 to 24, comprised sections for string quartets and for piano trios and quartets. Austria’s Motus … »Read

Sonny Rollins, One of the Greats, Has Died

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 … »Read

Two Conductors Renew, One Withdraws

The Gulbenkian Foundation has renewed the contracts of Hannu Lint and Martina Batic , respective principal conductors of its symphony and choir, through the year 2030. Lintu, a Finn, was named … »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.

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

Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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2.	Cinci May Fest Names Next Director
3.	Soloist Discusses Lincoln Premiere
4.	Die Walküre in Disney Under Dudamel
5.	New President & CEO for Seattle Symphony
6.	Tosca Opens Glyndebourne, 2026
7.	Two Conductors Renew, One Withdraws
8.	Brian Large Dies
9.	Rattle, LSO Unearth a Quirky Gem
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