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Updated Dec 11, 2024

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SF Symphony Grabs 40 More Days

The San Francisco Symphony (SFS), whose musicians have been working without a contract since July 31, 2024, kicked the can a little further down the road on Dec. 9, extending all existing terms … »Read

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Year's Top Apple Classical Streams Are Pianocentric

Four of the top five recordings streamed on Apple Music Classical this past year feature the piano as the lead instrument. Top honors went to South Korean virtuoso pianist Yunchan Lim, winner of … »Read

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Chicago Symphony Gets $50M

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has received a $50 million gift from Helen Zell, wife of the late billionaire Sam Zell, on behalf of the Zell Family Foundation, of which she is … »Read

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Artists in Germany Nonplussed Over Cuts

American arts supporters have long gazed enviously at the German government’s generous subsidies for the country’s arts and cultural organizations. Sadly, the German Culture Council, … »Read

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LA Phil Steals Philly O/Kimmel's Top Fundraiser

Kim Noltemy is wasting no time in lining up her key deputies as the new president and CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic . Announced today as the orchestra’s next chief philanthropy officer … »Read

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Artist Management Signings, Conductor Division

HarrisonParrott (HP) has signed two new conductors, one French and one American, for worldwide management. Camille Delaforge , also a harpsichordist, is noted for her fluency in the Baroque … »Read

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Another Wunderkind Takes the Podium

Adam Hickox is to be the next chief conductor of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and Opera (TSO) as of fall 2025. The 28-year-old son of the late conductor Richard Hickox will be succeeding … »Read

People in the News

Conductor/composer Marvin Laird Has Died

Marvin Laird, a longtime conductor for Broadway musicals and performers like Bernadette Peters, died on Dec.2 at age 85. “He was just the most energetic, charismatic fellow you’d ever … »Read

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Donizetti Opera Festival's 'New' Artistic Director

Riccardo Frizza, who has served as the music director of the Donizetti Opera Festival since 2017, is to be the new artistic director as well. He succeeds Francesco Micheli, in the post since 2015. … »Read

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New Jersey Symphony Taps CEO

Terry D. Loftis, who joined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra two years ago as chief advancement officer, is to be the next president and CEO of the New Jersey Symphony. He is succeeding Gabriel van … »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.

Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024

Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024

Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024

Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024

Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024

Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024

Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2024

Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
New Artist of the Month
May 2024

~Nois Saxophone Quartet
New Artists of the Month
April 2024

Sarah Saviet, violinist
New Artist of the Month
March 2024

Sarah Dufresne, soprano
New Artist of the Month
February 2024

Ben Goldscheider, horn player
New Artist of the Month
January 2024

»View all New Artists of the Month

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

1.	Bayreuth Drops Four Operas from 150th Anniversary Season
2.	80 Discs for 80 Years: The MTT Boxed Set
3.	LA Phil Steals Philly O/Kimmel's Top Fundraiser
4.	New Jersey Symphony Taps CEO
5.	Artist Management Signings, Conductor Division
6.	Yuval Sharon to Step Down as Artistic Director
7.	New Violinists in Chicago & Albany
8.	Chicago Symphony Gets $50M
9.	Another Wunderkind Takes the Podium
10.	SF Symphony Grabs 40 More Days