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Updated Apr 23, 2024

The LSO at the Barbican: Jazz and Ravel Are the Glue

LONDON—This April 18 London Symphony Orchestra concert at London’s Barbican Centre was rewarding on so many levels. First, the smartly conceived program was littered with subtle links … »Read

La Monnaie in 2024-25: New Ring Changes Directors

Romeo Castellucci dropped out of his production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle at Belgium’s La Monnaie theater halfway through because of what the company said Saturday was a lack of money and … »Read

Cinci Symphony Ass't Conductor Wins Malko Comp

Samuel Lee emerged from a field of 24 young conductors to take home the top prize at the triennial Malko Competition, held in Copenhagen on April 20. The 34-year-old South Korean, who enjoys … »Read

Podium Renewals, Stateside and Abroad

The Savannah Philharmonic has renewed Keitaro Harada ’s contract as music and artistic director through the 2026-27 season. Since joining the orchestra during the 2020-21 season, he has … »Read

Two New Conductors on the Ascent

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has a new assistant conductor for the 2024-25 season, a position designed as a launching pad for rising talents. He is London-based Enyi Okpara , an alumnus of … »Read

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Eastman School Names New Dean

Kaufman Music Center Executive Director Kate Sheeran has been tapped to succeed Jamal Rossi as dean of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. Rossi announced last May that he … »Read

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No Name Pops Seeks to Rebrand

The feisty group of Philadelphia musicians that labels itself the “No Name Pops” is hoping to discard its generic title in favor of the far more familiar “Philly Pops” … »Read

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2 California Festivals Get New Executive Directors

Nathan Lutz, director of operations and education at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for the last seven years, has been named as the new executive director of the Carmel Bach Festival . He succeeds … »Read

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El Niño Is Coming to the Met

NEW YORK (AP)—The children crumple and fall to the stage, victims of King Herod’s assassins. Then the Virgin Mary, in a voice brimming with anguish and outrage, memorializes the … »Read

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Kentucky Lauds Louisvile O's Statewide Tour

The Louisville Orchestra (LO) has received a $4.3 million vote of confidence from the Kentucky State Legislature. The funds will support the continuation and expansion of "In Harmony--The … »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.

~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

James Díaz, composer
New Artist of the Month
May 2023

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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4.	Contract Renewals: Finland, UK, Ohio, Virginia
5.	2 California Festivals Get New Executive Directors
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10.	Brooklyn Museum Names a Composer-in-Residence