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Updated May 27, 2026

Die Walküre in Disney Under Dudamel

LOS ANGELES—Last weekend’s colorful, innovative, yet staunchly traditional staging of Wagner’s Die Walküre was the kickoff event of Gustavo Dudamel’s final Walt Disney … »Read

Brian Large Dies

Brian Large, one of the world’s most prolific television directors of opera and symphony orchestra performances, died on May 23 in New York City after a brief hospital stay. He was 89. Born … »Read

Osaka and Stulberg Comps Pick Winners

The 12 th edition of the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, held in Osaka from May 17 to 24, comprised sections for string quartets and for piano trios and quartets. Austria’s … »Read

Sonny Rollins, One of the Greats, Has Died

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 … »Read

Two Conductors Renew, One Withdraws

The Gulbenkian Foundation has renewed the contracts of Hannu Lint and Martina Batic , respective principal conductors of its symphony and choir, through the year 2030. Lintu, a Finn, was named … »Read

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Surprise Move by the LA Phil

Somehow, two major U.S. orchestras have managed to announce new music directors within mere days of one another. Perhaps it’s a California game of one-upmanship, but today, the Los Angeles … »Read

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Cinci May Fest Names Next Director

At the May 23 final concert of the 2026 Cincinnati May Festival, Director Julia Bullock announced her successor for 2027 would be Marin Alsop. The May 17 to 30, 2027 program will be highlighted by … »Read

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Tosca Opens Glyndebourne, 2026

GLYNDEBOURNE—It has taken Glyndebourne over 90 years to put Tosca on stage, and it chose American director Ted Huffman to do so. The production opened the 2026 Festival on May 21. … »Read

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Soloist Discusses Lincoln Premiere

On July 5 at Tanglewood, the BSO will premiere Philip Glass’s long-awaited Symphony No. 15, a meditation on Abraham Lincoln and the fragility of American democracy. Originally intended for a … »Read

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Lang Lang & TikTok Launch Campaign

Lang Lang is partnering with TikTok on a classical music campaign that will offer performances, conversations, and interactive experiences on the platform. “Lang Lang LIVE: Beyond the … »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.

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

Oliver Talukder, oboist
New Artist of the Month
July 2025

Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Surprise Move by the LA Phil
2.	Those Fellowships Aren't Working; Time for a Rethink
3.	Lyric Opera of Chicago Gets $20M
4.	Cinci May Fest Names Next Director
5.	Orchestra : Community—The New Dialogue
6.	Adès Gets His First Official Conducting Title
7.	Soloist Discusses Lincoln Premiere
8.	Tosca Opens Glyndebourne, 2026
9.	Die Walküre in Disney Under Dudamel
10.	Lang Lang & TikTok Launch Campaign