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Updated May 6, 2024

The BSO Returns to Roméo et Juliette, for Better and Worse

BOSTON—Did any composer ever love Shakespeare more than Berlioz—even Verdi, with his three major operas based on the master's work? Berlioz even went so far as to become infatuated … »Read

SPCO Artistic Director Steps Down

Violinist Kyu-Young Kim will step aside as artistic director of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) at the end of June, after eight years in a role usually filled by a conductor, which the SPCO … »Read

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Mr. Smith Goes to Boston

Chad Smith’s departure last spring from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to become president and CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) took many by surprise. Considered by some to be … »Read

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Can Kitchener-Waterloo Make a Comeback?

The Kitchener Waterloo Symphony in Ontario saw its season come to an ignominious end last September when the board cancelled its season a week before rehearsals were to begin and then resigned en … »Read

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A Rich and Enduring Legacy

After 11 years as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Louis Langrée will conduct his last concerts in that capacity on May 10 and 11. The program will feature the … »Read

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A Few New Musicians, Boston to Berlin

The Boston Symphony Orchestra , sporting a long overdue logo update, will have three new players in 2024-25: Principal flute Lorna McGhee, associate principal bassoon Josh Baker, and percussionist … »Read

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Come to the Concert Hall, Turn Your Phones ON

In a recent policy change, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is now permitting audience members to use their phones to take photos and short videos at its concerts. An April concert … »Read

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Too Many Pianos, Not Enough (Good) Tuners

Piano tuning is both essential to classical music and a dying art. Ivan Hewett, chief classical music critic for The Telegraph , recently spoke with Ulrich Gerhartz about his indispensable set of … »Read

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Suspended Players Sue the NY Phil. Again.

Trumpeter Matthew Muckey and oboe player Liang Wang have separately sued the New York Philharmonic in Federal District Court in Manhattan for removal without cause. They were recently suspended, … »Read

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Dallas Symphony CEO to Exit for LA Phil

Kim Noltemy, whose five-year tenure at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has been transformative, for the city as well as the orchestra, is to be the new president and CEO of the Los Angeles … »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.

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

William Thomas, bass
New Artist of the Month
December 2023

Jonas Frølund, clarinetist
New Artist of the Month
November 2023

Stephanie Childress, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2023

Lee Reynolds, conductor
New Artist of the Month
September 2023

Hillary Simms, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
August 2023

Huang Yi, conductor
New Artist of the Month
July 2023

Elijah McCormack, male soprano
New Artist of the Month
June 2023

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Suspended Players Sue the NY Phil. Again.
2.	A Dazzling Conclusion to Her NY Philharmonic Residency
3.	A Few New Musicians, Boston to Berlin
4.	Dallas Symphony CEO to Exit for LA Phil
5.	A Rich and Enduring Legacy
6.	The LPO Completes Jurowski's Ring, Finally
7.	Mr. Smith Goes to Boston
8.	New on the Faculty, Coast to Coast
9.	Fort Worth Symphony Gets $5M
10.	A Name Change and New Season at Covent Garden