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Alfred Brendel Has Died

Master pianist Alfred Brendel died this morning at his home in London, surrounded by his family. He was 94. His management has sent along the following: "He is remembered and celebrated with … »Read

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Salonen's Powerful Farewell

SAN FRANCISCO—“You have a great orchestra—take good care of it,” Esa-Pekka Salonen exhorted the capacity crowd at Davies Symphony Hall on June 14, following a 15-minute … »Read

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New Man at Opéra de Montréal

With the announcement of the retirement of General Director Patrick Corrigan of the Opéra de Montréal as of Nov. 1, after a ten-year tenure, the company’s board of directors … »Read

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Claire Chase at Ojai 2025, Part II

Claire Chase’s Density 2036 selections, [ covered in Part I ], were tied into the sprawling overall themes of Ojai Festival 2025: music in everyday places; the intermingling of music and … »Read

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'Toxic' Culture Yields Exodus at Sarasota Ballet

The Sarasota Ballet’s international reputation is thanks in large part to the vision and leadership of Director Iain Webb and his wife, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri, acolytes of … »Read

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BYU Music Chair Named Fine Arts Dean

As of July 1, Diane Reich is to become the new Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University. She succeeds Ed Adams, who has held the post since 2015. The new … »Read

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Met Tix Sales Down Due to Immigration Crackdown

NEW YORK (AP) — Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York. … »Read

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Rotterdam Competition Picks 2

The 2 nd edition of the International Conducting Competition, which concluded on June 13 in Rotterdam, produced two Grand Prix winners from among six finalists—Luis Castillo-Briceño … »Read

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New in Newfoundland

As of June 1, Simon Rivard became the new music director of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO). He follows Marc David, who stepped down after 33 years at the conclusion of the 2024-25 … »Read

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Jake Heggie to SFCM

Jake Heggie, arguably the world's most popular 21 st -century opera and art song composer and Musical America’s 2025 Composer of the Year , will join the composition faculty of the San … »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.


Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025
Catharine Woodward, soprano
New Artist of the Month
May 2025
Abigail Raiford, soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
New Artist of the Month
March 2025
Kari Watson, composer
New Artist of the Month
February 2025
Gabriela Lara, violinist
New Artist of the Month
January 2025
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

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