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Updated Aug 27, 2026

Trump Threatens the Wrecking Ball for KenCen

Lawyers for the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue have told Judge Christopher Cooper that The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could go under the wrecking ball if the … »Read

New Musicians Fill Long-open Spots at the Kansas City Symphony

The Kansas City Symphony (KCS) has appointed six new musicians for the 2026-27 season, including two section principals. As assessed by President & CEO Danny Beckley, their … »Read

The Brothers Honeck & the Salzburg Connection

SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck was walking out of a rehearsal with soprano Christina Nilsson and the Vienna Philharmonic at the Haus für Mozart when they … »Read

San Diego Symphony Is Headed to Europe

In the spring of 2027, the San Diego Symphony (SDS) will embark on its first-ever European tour. Led by Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare, the orchestra will perform five concerts over … »Read

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Asadour Santourian Dies

Asadour Santourian, an arts administrator, educator, and longtime advocate for orchestral music, died at age 68 last week. At the time of his death, he was serving as interim executive director of … »Read

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BSO Players Sign New Accord

The Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have ratified a new, three-year contract. The announcement makes no mention of the current controversy over management’s dismissal of Music Director … »Read

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Hasta luego, Gustavo

HOLLYWOOD—Gustavo Dudamel finally arrived at the home stretch of his not-quite-farewell tour as Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director last weekend, landing at Hollywood … »Read

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Pianist of the Century, Chronicled

YUJA , a new documentary by filmmaker Lorna Tucker, promises “unprecedented access” to the career and private life of Yuja Wang, whose pianism has made her one of this century’s … »Read

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When the Teacher Becomes a Deity

As a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, pianist Jonathan Biss encountered the belief among many of his peers that “gods were everywhere…. Teachers, conductors and … »Read

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Dolly Parton Has Died at 80

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee … »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.

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

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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