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Updated Oct 6, 2026

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Parsifal: Horror Is Completely Appropriate

LONDON—Wagner’s final opera used to be presented as a life-enriching spiritual experience, its musical sensuality in thrall to a religious message preaching forgiveness and redemption. … »Read

People in the News

Dallas Opera Taps 2 Senior Staffers

In September The Dallas Opera (TDO) strengthened the ranks of its senior management team with the appointments of two new directors and one new adviser. Nicholas Ivor Martin [left], who previously … »Read

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Comings and Goings at the Pittsburgh Symphony

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced the addition of two new members as well as the departure of three veteran musicians. In September Jason Yoder [pictured] was named principal … »Read

Industry News

AI Slop & Music Journalism

The ongoing controversy surrounding the abrupt announcement last March that the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) would not renew Andris Nelsons’ contract as music director when it ended in … »Read

People in the News

LA Times Loses Its Sole Staff Classical Critic

Mark Swed, for three decades the classical music critic for the Los Angeles Times , has retired. His tenure, noted the newspaper’s deputy A1 editor John Penner at a farewell luncheon, … »Read

Industry News

On Again: The Nashville Symphony

Multinational tech behemoth Oracle has stepped up to save the Nashville Symphony’s 2026-2027 season, announcing a $10 million “strategic partnership” with the organization seven … »Read

Industry News

Kennedy Center Center Honors Moved to Capitol One Arena

The demise of Kennedy Center under DJT’s leadership likely can be traced back to the action of the Kennedy Center Honorees during his first term, in 2017, who refused to dine at the White … »Read

Reviews

A Winning Early-Music Collaboration

CHICAGO—Chicago is blessed with two top-flight ensembles specializing in early music: The Newberry Consort, which celebrates its 40 th anniversary this season, and Haymarket Opera Company, … »Read

People in the News

SFS Pays Tribute to MTT's Singular Legacy

On Oct. 2 the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) celebrated Michael Tilson Thomas, who died six months ago from brain cancer. His 25-year tenure as music director officially ended in 2020, and his last … »Read

People in the News

New Artistic Directors, Stateside and Abroad

Having recently stepped down as artistic director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, pianist Ann-Marie McDermott [pictured] is returning to San Diego’s Mainly Mozart as artistic director of … »Read
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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.


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
Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
November 2025

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