NEWS
Updated Oct 3, 2025
50 Pianos, 11,000 Strings: An Armory Spectacular
The Park Avenue Armory’s Drill Hall has long been home to avant-garde spectaculars. A 2008 production of Bernd Zimmerman’s Die Soldaten propelled the audience around on railroad … »Read
Three Recent Contract Extensions
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Music Director Andras Delfs has extended his contract through the end of the 2028-29 season. He has been at the artistic helm since January 2021 and is … »Read
TikTok Launches Program to Discover Classical Talent
TikTok is becoming all the rage for promoting classical music to younger audiences. The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg recently named British social media personality Dariah Challah as the fourth in a … »Read
Calgary Phil Signs New Pact
The Calgary Philharmonic Society and its musicians, represented by Local 547 of the American Federation of Musicians reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement through the 2027-28 … »Read
Storied Orchestra, Classy Update
ST. LOUIS—It’s not uncommon for orchestras to mark a milestone with a fanfare. On Sept. 26, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) opted for three. This orchestra has much to … »Read
Chinese Company Buys Naxos
In a $106 million deal, Kuke Music Holding Limited, a Beijing-based music services platform, has bought a 70 percent controlling interest in Naxos Music Group, which encompasses about 17 labels … »Read
American Orchestras Overpay Their Musicians
A dozen years ago, Ivan Hewett, The Daily Telegraph’ s chief music critic, caused a stir when he suggested that because the top American orchestras overpaid their musicians, several were … »Read
South Dakota Symphony Partners with the Teton Sioux
There are very few places in the world where one can listen to a violin and a cello played alongside a Lakota drum and singers. In October, the Lakota Music Project will travel South Dakota for … »Read
Dazzling Humanities Center to Open at Oxford U
On Oct. 13, Oxford University will open The Stephen A. Schwarzman Center, a new £185m arts and humanities facility that will house the Institute for Ethics in AI, the Oxford Internet … »Read
Dudamel Whips Up a Storm for His Final LA Phil Opening
LOS ANGELES—Two weeks after he inaugurated his term as Music and Artistic Director-Designate of the New York Philharmonic on Sep. 11, Gustavo Dudamel opened his final season as Music … »Read
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Vocalist Mayuri Vasan Performs Carnatic South Indian Classical Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 10/19
Afro-Brazilian Dance Company Viver Brasil Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 17 & 18
MOR Partners with Immigrant Rights Advocates in Season Opener
Mount Wilson Observatory “Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome” with Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas
Sybarite5 Expands Vision With the Launch of Sybarite Sound Lab
Mount Wilson Observatory “Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome” with “Musical Friends”
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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.
Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025
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October 2025
Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
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September 2025
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September 2025
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
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August 2025
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August 2025
Oliver Talukder, oboist
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July 2025
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July 2025
Katharina Wincor, conductor
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June 2025
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June 2025
Catharine Woodward, soprano
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May 2025
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May 2025
Abigail Raiford, soprano
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April 2025
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April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
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March 2025
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March 2025
Kari Watson, composer
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February 2025
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February 2025
Gabriela Lara, violinist
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January 2025
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January 2025
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
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December 2024
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December 2024
Sterling Elliott, cellist
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November 2024
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November 2024
Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024
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October 2024
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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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