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Updated Apr 1, 2026

ROH's New Turn of the Screw Is Subtle, Spooky

LONDON—Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw is a masterpiece, so seamlessly does the composer integrate music and text to create a gripping piece of music drama. It is not, … »Read

Montreal Symphony in 2026-27

The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s 93 rd season—Rafael Payare’s fifth as music director—boasts a glittery roster of guest artists that includes Renée … »Read

Wrap Up: Recent Competitions & Awards

At the conclusion of 2026 edition of the Leipzig Bach Competition on March 21, German violinist Miha Zhu, 29, took home the €20,000 cash prize as well as additional awards worth €5,000. … »Read

New Violist for Schumann Quartett

The Schumann Quartett--named for brothers Erik and Ken, violin, and cellist Mark—has brought American violist Matthew McDowell into the group to succeed Veit Hertenstein, who left in … »Read

WNO Scores with New Board Member

Marc A. Scorca, who retired at the end of 2025 after 35 years as CEO of OPERA America, is joining the board of directors of the Washington National Opera (WNO). One of the most influential … »Read

Ticciati, LPO Take the Kullervo Plunge

LONDON—The later compositions of Jean Sibelius are succinct, stripped back as they are to the essentials of musical expression until his final symphony, the Seventh, delivered its profound … »Read

KC Symphony to Build Another New Venue

This year the Kansas City Symphony (KCS) will break ground on a new 4,600-seat concert venue designed for contemporary touring artists as well as film with live orchestra. The 1,600-seat Helzberg … »Read

People in the News

New Music Director for Poland Opera

Israeli-American conductor Yoel Gamzou is to be music director of the Polish National Opera (Teatr wielki) in Warsaw as of next season. He succeeds Patrick Fournillier, in the job from 2020, and … »Read

Industry News

Statement from the BSO Musicians

On Friday, March 27, the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra issued a statement about their meeting on March 19 with orchestra CEO Chad Smith, 12 voting members of the Board of Trustees, … »Read

Industry News

BSO Mgmt Nods to Need for Trust

Following a tense meeting on March 26 between musicians and management of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), CEO Chad Smith acknowledged, “We have a lot of work to do to rebuild trust with … »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
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

Catharine Woodward, soprano
New Artist of the Month
May 2025

Abigail Raiford, soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2025

Ashley Jackson, harpist
New Artist of the Month
March 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.	BSO Mgmt Nods to Need for Trust
3.	New Mary Magdalene Oratorio Is a Bit Ho-hum
4.	SFS in 2026-27: A Parade of Guest Conductors
5.	2 Star Sopranos Join UMich Faculty
6.	Boston Lyric Gets a Home of Its Own
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8.	A Very Different Salome in LA
9.	WNO Scores with New Board Member
10.	KC Symphony to Build Another New Venue