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Updated Nov 13, 2026

New Artistic Director for International Contemporary Ensemble

Patrick Castillo, who exited the New York Philharmonic as VP of artistic planning last June, is to succeed George Lewis as artistic director of the International Contemporary Ensemble as of … »Read

A New Sales Tax for the Arts in Philly?

Less than two weeks after Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly approved the establishment of the office of arts and culture as a permanent part of the mayor’s cabinet, a move is afoot to … »Read

Rice Will Mount Prestini/Campbell Opera in 2029-30

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music has commissioned a new opera from composer Paola Prestini and Grammy and Pulitzer-winning librettist Mark Campbell [pictured] to debut during the … »Read

SF Ballet Offers VR Nutcracker via XREAL Glasses

Fans of the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker can enjoy Tchaikovsky’s holiday season classic without ever leaving the comfort of their home. The ballet company is partnering with Google, the … »Read

Another Designate's Home Debut

LOS ANGELES – First San Francisco, then Los Angeles, got glimpses of their soon-to-be music directors on consecutive weekends— Elim Chan up north on Halloween weekend, and Daniel … »Read

A Truly Terrible Tosca

LONDON—Has ENO got a death wish? A new, home-grown Tosca tailor-made for the king-sized London Coliseum stage ought to have been the perfect antidote to Christof Loy’s flat and … »Read

Isserlis Wins €50,000 Anner Bylsma Award; Hamlyn Foundation Gives $375,000 to Composers

At a ceremony following a performance at the Cello Biennale Amsterdam on Nov. 4, British cellist Steven Isserlis was presented with the 2026 Anner Bylsma Award. Given every four years to an … »Read

Music Director Named 'Emeritus' While Still on the Job

In a move that epitomizes advanced planning, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has named Jaime Martín, its chief conductor since 2022 , conductor emeritus when his recently extended contract … »Read

Lincoln Will Stream on YouTube

Missy Mazzoli’s opera Lincoln in the Bardo has proven so popular that the Metropolitan Opera has decided to stream the final performance live on Nov. 14 on its YouTube channel, coupled … »Read

Fall Honors, Awards, & Grants

On October 29 Opera Index , a volunteer-led advocacy organization, announced awards totaling $100,000 for emerging opera singers. Five received $10,000 prizes: mezzo-soprano Hannah Jones, tenor … »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.

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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1.	NY Phil Staffer Decamps for Louisville
2.	Lincoln Will Stream on YouTube
3.	New Artistic Director for International Contemporary Ensemble
4.	New Man in Vancouver
5.	Striking Harvard Grad Students Silence Yo-Yo Ma
6.	A Truly Terrible Tosca
7.	New Young Concert Artists Named
8.	Inevitably, the Phoenix Rises
9.	Another Designate's Home Debut
10.	Philly Arts Leaders Say, “Show Us the Money!”