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Updated Jul 1, 2026

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Alex Ross Exits Criticism

Alex Ross, arguably the most influential music critic of his generation, is leaving his beat. Staff writer and critic at the New Yorker since 1996, he has posted notice on his blog, The Rest Is … »Read

People in the News

New Artist of the Month: Saxophonist Estel Vivó Casanovas

The offstage manner of the Estel Vivó Casanovas is modest and calm, but with an instrument in her hands, the 24-year-old Spanish saxophonist becomes a warrior. You can see it in the video … »Read

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Berlin Phil GM Will Skip the 8-year Renovation

Andrea Zietzschmann, general manager of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2017, will not renew her contract with the orchestra when it expires in August 2028. Saying it was time “to embark on a … »Read

Industry News

Philly's Highmark Mann Part I: 50, 150, 250

Talk about seizing the moment. With the current administration having kidnapped the nation’s 250 th anniversary to its own, political ends, home-grown celebrations by the performing arts … »Read

People in the News

Boston Artistic Boss to Step Down

Marcus Thompson, the celebrated violist who has been artistic director of Boston Chamber Music Society (BCMS) for the past 17 years, has announced that he will step down at the end of the chamber … »Read

Industry News

'Anonymous' Gift to Malta O Appears Suspicious

From its founding in 2015 until 2022, the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC) played an outsized role in providing financial support for the Malta Philharmonic, Malta’s … »Read

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WNO Launches 'National' Membership Group

In a savvy and welcome stroke, the Washington National Opera has launched a “National Friends of the WNO” membership organization to capitalize on the groundswell of support, both … »Read

Industry News

Royal Ballet & Opera Cuts 64 Jobs

Prompted by the need to “be more efficient now to remain financially sustainable in the long term," the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has announced plans to cut 64 positions, which represents … »Read

Industry News

Pittsburgh Symphony Sells at 50%: That's Good News

The conclusion of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) 2025-26 came on the heels of the extension of Music Director Manfred Honeck’s contract through 2033 and reports that the … »Read

People in the News

New Members for the Kleio Quartet

Violist Jaren Ziegler and cellist Gerard Flotats are joining founding members Yume Fujise and Katherine Yoon in a reconfigured Kleio Quartet. They succeed departing violinist Juliette Roos and … »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.


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
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
New Artist of the Month
August 2025

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