NEWS
Updated Mar 12, 2026
2 New Music Director Appointments: 1 Artistic, 1 Political
After a three-year search, the Phoenix Symphony has tapped Paolo Bortolameolli as the 12 th music director in its nearly 80-year history. The Chilean-Italian will serve as designate next season … »Read
McVicar's Ring Triumph at La Scala, Part II
MILAN—By the midpoint of the first of La Scala’s two full Ring cycles (March 1-7 and 10-15), it was clear audiences were witnessing something special. As mentioned in the review … »Read
Staging Operas in Bizarre Places
The traditional 19 th -century model for presenting opera—spectacular productions featuring elaborate sets and sumptuous costumes staged in lyric theaters—has led to an existential … »Read
West Edge Opera's Snapshots of New Works
Each year the Berkeley-based West Edge Opera’s “Snapshot” selects pairs of composers and librettists to workshop new pieces with a team of experienced advisers, a strong cast, … »Read
A Fresh Pelléas in Monte Carlo: Old Friends, New Faces
Something old, something new. In February, the creative team for a fresh Pelléas et Mélisande at Opéra Monte-Carlo reunited, likely for the last time, … »Read
Why Did the Justice Dept Settle with Live Nation?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaste r and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for … »Read
A Win-win Partnership for Philly O and Temple U
Temple University’s $18 million purchase of Terra Hall in central Philadelphia’s arts district may save Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) around $100 million and provide … »Read
How One Patriotic Pianist Got 68 Orchestras to Rhapsodize
In 2019, pianist Jeffrey Biegel began thinking about two major anniversaries on the horizon: The Centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in February 2024 and the Semiquincentennial … »Read
A Viola Serenade at the Pumps
Harvey Kertzman has sold gas at his independently-owned gas station Quincy (MA) Gas since 1978, and regularly attempts to make a customer’s experience special. He gives out free bottled … »Read
Dudamel, NYPhil, Together at Last
NEW YORK (AP) — When Gustavo Dudamel first walked into the New York Philharmonic music director’s office, he noticed black-and-white photos that included Leonard Bernstein, Gustav … »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.
Hannah De Priest, soprano
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March 2026
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Ruth Knight, director
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February 2026
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Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
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January 2026
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Iván López Reynoso, conductor
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December 2025
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Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
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November 2025
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November 2025
Emma Wernig, viola
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October 2025
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Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
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September 2025
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Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
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August 2025
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Oliver Talukder, oboist
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July 2025
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Katharina Wincor, conductor
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Catharine Woodward, soprano
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May 2025
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Abigail Raiford, soprano
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April 2025
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April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
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March 2025
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