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Updated Jul 29, 2026

Marin Alsop's Cinematic Swan Song

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.—After six seasons, Marin Alsop, 69, steps down next month as the chief conductor of Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony’s summer home. But with titles across five … »Read

Recent Appointments in Academia

On Aug. 15, 2026, Brandon Kelly becomes the new assistant professor of musical theater dance at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). A choreographer, director … »Read

An Airline Pilot's Not So Hidden Talent

Netanel Draiblate has been concertmaster of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra since 2010. Growing up in Israel with parents who were both professional violinists, he began lessons at six and … »Read

New Conductors

American pianist/conductor Ira Levin, 74, is forming a new chamber orchestra to be based at the São Paulo Teatro B32. Daniel Oliveira is to be executive director. With the initial nine … »Read

Chad Smith Cancels (Another) Public Appearance

Looks like Boston Symphony Orchestra CEO Chad Smith is maintaining his low profile, if not in governance then in public appearance. He and Esa Pekka Salonen had been scheduled to give a talk … »Read

Fest Orchestra Leaves Somewhat 'Elegant Impressions'

You seldom hear mid-work applause at New York Philharmonic or Carnegie Hall orchestral concerts. But at the July 24 David Geffen Hall performance by the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln … »Read

Paris Opera Taps Conductor in Residence

Polina Lebedieva will join the Paris National Opera as conductor-in-residence as of September 2026. The young Ukrainian, who served as assistant conductor of the Ensemble Intercontemporain from … »Read

Industry News

Summer Fest '27 at Cinci Opera

As the final week of the Cincinnati Opera’s 2026 Summer Festival got underway on July 25, Evans Mirageas, the company’s artistic director, announced next summer’s … »Read

Industry News

Is Non-profit Theater Really 'Over'?

When Oskar Eustis recently announced that he would step down after 23 years as artistic director of New York’s Public Theater in 2028, he told the New York Times , “The American … »Read

Industry News

Between Performance & Practice, Musicians Need to Rest. Most Don't.

From their earliest moments learning to play an instrument, classical musicians are taught the need for disciplined, daily practice to build the technique and confidence necessary to master their … »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.

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