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Updated Apr 22, 2026

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Met Orchestra Will Go to BBC Proms

T he Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will make a brief tour of London, Paris, and Lucerne on August 26 to September 2 performing alternately with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and soprano Elza van den … »Read

People in the News

Buffalo Phil CEO to Step Down

Daniel Hart is to retire from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra after two decades as president and executive director, a term characterized by the orchestra as “transformative.” He … »Read

People in the News

Following Orbán's Defeat, András Schiff Will Play in His Homeland

In the wake of the resounding electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán, the renowned Hungarian pianist András Schiff has accepted an invitation from Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony … »Read

Industry News

Top Picks for the 2026 Proms

The program for the 2026 Proms promises its customary palette of classical repertory for listeners of varied tastes. Baroque and early music offerings, often short-changed on the calendar, include … »Read

Industry News

Some at Berklee College Oppose AI

The spread of the use of generative artificial intelligence to write music has become a controversial topic at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. For some, incorporating AI into the … »Read

Industry News

Trump Budget Kills NEA, NEH, IMLS

The Trump administration’s proposed 2027 budget requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending, a 44 percent increase over last year’s figure. If the president has his way, the National … »Read

Reviews

Conlon Chooses Falstaff for LA Farewell

LOS ANGELES—Approaching the final months of his 20-year tenure as Los Angeles Opera’s music director, James Conlon dearly wanted to conduct Verdi’s Falstaff one more time. His … »Read

Industry News

Backstage Drama at San Carlo

An investigation of alleged embezzlement, fraud, and forgery has been underway for over a year at Naples’ Teatro San Carlo. Media reports name a number of the company’s administrators … »Read

Industry News

Jury Rules Live Nation a Monopoly. Now What?

Last week, a federal jury ruled that Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster had an illegal monopoly in the U.S. ticketing and amphitheater markets. Every claim by the plaintiffs … »Read

Reviews

Aix at Easter, Part II: Argerich, Capuçon, Shani Shine

The novelty at this year’s Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival has been the first engagement of an orchestra in residence. Such a title may seem a touch grandiose for a three-night gig, … »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.


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
Catharine Woodward, soprano
New Artist of the Month
May 2025

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