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Updated Aug 4, 2026

At Cabrillo: New Works Reflect America 250, Warts and All

SANTA CRUZ, CA—With “We, the Dreamers” as the 2026 Cabrillo Festival’s overall theme, and “On Freedom” as the title of its July 31 season opener, one could … »Read

Bayreuth's AI Ring Is a 'Dismal, Mindless, Mess'

To celebrate its 150 th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival turned to AI to generate a new staging of Wagner’s tetralogy. The result, concludes Flora Willson in The Guardian , had … »Read

Buffalo Phil's New President

Jennifer J. Barbee, associate executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, removes the word “associate” as of September 1 and adds the title of “president.” She … »Read

Who's to Judge: The Critic or the Musicians?

Tanglewood holds fond memories for thousands of people—an idyllic Berkshire summer setting in which to socialize while enjoying world-class performers and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. But … »Read

New Artist of the Month: Mezzo-soprano Jingwen Cai

LONDON—The Royal Ballet and Opera’s prestigious Jette Parker Artists Programme has produced some remarkable talents over the years so it should come as no surprise that its showcases … »Read

CBSO's Poulenc & John Adams: Hot Pianists & High-powered Choirs

LONDON—The music on the two halves of this July 27 BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall may have had absolutely nothing in common but each had its own charms. It was also a chance for Londoners … »Read

ABT Conductor Succession Plan Complete

As previously reported, Ormsby Wilkins has retired after two decades as music director of the American Ballet Theatre, and David LaMarche, in the ABT pit periodically since 1998, has taken over … »Read

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Latest Vision for KenCen: Yachts & Fashion Shows

Flush from his “successful” renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Donald Trump is considering turning The Kennedy Center into something other than a performing arts … »Read

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Curtis Plans $25M Home for Vocal & Opera Depts

The Curtis Institute has announced preliminary plans for the Art Alliance Building, which it purchased in January 2025 for $7.6 million from the bankrupt University of the Arts and which was … »Read

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Major Dallas Arts Centers to Merge

Motivated by the need to reduce coasts and enhance program offerings, the AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) and the Dallas Theater Center (DTC) have announced their intention to merge in … »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.

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

Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025

Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 2025

»View all New Artists of the Month

Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Major Dallas Arts Centers to Merge
2.	Major Labels Call to Disqualify AI Slop Songs from the Charts
3.	New Artist of the Month: Mezzo-soprano Jingwen Cai
4.	Philharmonia Baroque O Triumphs with Tolomeo
5.	SFO's Secret Weapon Adds 5 Years to His Contract
6.	Early-music Leader Dies at 84
7.	Latest Vision for KenCen: Yachts & Fashion Shows
8.	Artist as Athlete
9.	BBCNOW Links Boulanger, Messiaen at the Proms
10.	Curtis Plans $25M Home for Vocal & Opera Depts