NEWS
Updated Dec 1, 2025
Met's Andrea Chénier: Fine Singing in Want of Stage Direction
The success of Fedora at the Metropolitan Opera two years ago with Sonya Yoncheva and Piotr Beczala made the prospect of another opera by Umberto Giordano with the same pairing a tempting one, and … »Read
LA Phil Restores YOLA Cuts for Now
The L.A. Philharmonic has secured additional funds that will enable the continuation of the YOLA program in East Los Angeles at the Torres site for the remainder of the school year. The orchestra … »Read
Ulster Orchestra Names New Chief Conductor
German-Colombian conductor Anna Handler is having a banner year. Having recently made her subscription debut with the Boston Symphony, of which she is assistant conductor, she started a new job … »Read
New Exec at Project STEP
Élider DiPaula began his tenure as the executive director of Project STEP this past Nov. 6, succeeding Josué González, the new VP of education and external engagement for the … »Read
New Artist of the Month: Conductor Iván López Reynoso
There’s a particular magic to Santa Fe Opera’s open-air setting in summer. It was under that spell of sound and space that I first heard Iván López Reynoso last August. … »Read
Smashing Pumpkins Invades the Opera House
CHICAGO—Want to celebrate the 30 th anniversary of your top-selling alt-rock double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness , and pump it up to operatic proportions? If you’re … »Read
LA Phil Makes Cuts to YOLA
The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s much praised Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) currently provides free instruments and ensemble training for thousands of young musicians who are 5 through … »Read
New Top Exec at Portland Symphony
The Oregon Symphony board of directors has elevated Paul Snyder to the permanent position of president and CEO from an interim appointment made in July 2025. His responsibilities will include … »Read
Law & Disorder: Recent Updates
Inside This Issue: Judge Rules Against NEA’s Grant Restriction; Enforcing a Letter of Intent for an Engagement; USCIS Announces Multiple New Filing Addresses for US Artist Visa Petitions; … »Read
Gary Lakes, 1950-2025
American heldentenor Gary Lakes died on November 11 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was 75. He sang over 100 performances at the Metropolitan Opera, from 1986-1997, and was particularly known for his … »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.
Iván López Reynoso, conductor
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December 2025
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December 2025
Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
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November 2025
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November 2025
Emma Wernig, viola
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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
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