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Updated Mar 12, 2026

2 New Music Director Appointments: 1 Artistic, 1 Political

After a three-year search, the Phoenix Symphony has tapped Paolo Bortolameolli as the 12 th music director in its nearly 80-year history. The Chilean-Italian will serve as designate next season … »Read

McVicar's Ring Triumph at La Scala, Part II

MILAN—By the midpoint of the first of La Scala’s two full Ring   cycles (March 1-7 and 10-15), it was clear audiences were witnessing something special. As mentioned in the review … »Read

Staging Operas in Bizarre Places

The traditional 19 th -century model for presenting opera—spectacular productions featuring elaborate sets and sumptuous costumes staged in lyric theaters—has led to an existential … »Read

West Edge Opera's Snapshots of New Works

Each year the Berkeley-based West Edge Opera’s “Snapshot” selects pairs of composers and librettists to workshop new pieces with a team of experienced advisers, a strong cast, … »Read

A Fresh Pelléas in Monte Carlo: Old Friends, New Faces

Something old, something new. In February, the creative team for a fresh  Pelléas et Mélisande  at Opéra Monte-Carlo reunited, likely for the last time, … »Read

Why Did the Justice Dept Settle with Live Nation?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaste r and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for … »Read

A Win-win Partnership for Philly O and Temple U

Temple University’s $18 million purchase of Terra Hall in central Philadelphia’s arts district may save Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) around $100 million and provide … »Read

How One Patriotic Pianist Got 68 Orchestras to Rhapsodize

In 2019, pianist Jeffrey Biegel began thinking about two major anniversaries on the horizon: The Centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in February 2024 and the Semiquincentennial … »Read

A Viola Serenade at the Pumps

Harvey Kertzman has sold gas at his independently-owned gas station Quincy (MA) Gas since 1978, and regularly attempts to make a customer’s experience special. He gives out free bottled … »Read

Dudamel, NYPhil, Together at Last

NEW YORK (AP) — When Gustavo Dudamel first walked into the New York Philharmonic music director’s office, he noticed black-and-white photos that included Leonard Bernstein, Gustav … »Read

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.


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
Abigail Raiford, soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
New Artist of the Month
March 2025

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