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Updated Apr 14, 2026

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In Chicago, a Question of Balance

CHICAGO—Jakub Hruša has death on his mind. At least, his recent Chicago Symphony Orchestra program did. On April 9, he anchored his guest appearance with Rachmaninoff’s The … »Read

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Nelsons & the BSO Wow New York

The recent Carnegie Hall performances by Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) drew the kind of rapturous response they’ve been receiving since news broke that … »Read

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WNO to Showcase 3 New Operas

The momentum with which the Washington National Opera left the Kennedy Center and re-established itself as an independent opera company shows no sign of diminishing. Despite earlier indications … »Read

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Grand Teton MF at 65 & Counting

The 65 th season of the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF), under the leadership of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and Executive Director Emma Kail, offers an inviting menu of programs between … »Read

People in the News

Popular Finn Quits U.S.

F innish violinist Pekka Kuusisto has announced he is stopping performing in the U.S. in response both to ethical objections to the current administration’s policies and the implications of … »Read

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A New, Kung Fu Turandot

The centenary of the world premiere of Puccini’s Turandot will be celebrated from July 17 to Sept. 5 at the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, Tuscany, birthplace of the legendary composer. … »Read

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A Season of Opera and...

The Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2026-27 is a mixed bag, offering six staged operas, one oratorio, an opera in concert, a Broadway musical, two films with orchestra, a concert of Wagner excerpts, and … »Read

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KenCen Countdown Underway

Another round of layoffs on April 10 marked the continued countdown for closure of the Kennedy Center on July 7, allegedly for a two-year renovation. Ryan Hamilton, senior director of broadcast, … »Read

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Monopoly Deliberations Begin

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for 34 states suing Live Nation Entertainment tried to convince a jury Thursday during an antitrust trial ’s closing arguments that the company and its … »Read

People in the News

A Voice Unique to Opera but Not Sheepherding

NEW YORK (AP) — When Vilma Jää enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music she never expected to end up playing a major role in one of the 21st century’s most … »Read
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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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