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Updated Nov 6, 2024

Bard College to Celebrate 'Charles Ives at 150'

This year marks is the 150th anniversary of American composer Charles Ives’s birth, and a number of organizations have been paying tribute through recordings and concerts, examining his … »Read

LA Chamber O Gets $2M for Commissioning New Work

Film/TV soundtrack composer Jeff Beal and studio singer Joan Beal, both hugely successful commercial musicians, have set up a $2 million commissioning fund for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. … »Read

Industry News

6 New Members Join Famed Contemporary Group

The International Contemporary Ensemble is welcoming six new members to its ranks. The 23-year-old organization remains devoted to commissioning and performing works by emerging composers; it was … »Read

People in the News

Glasgow's Scottish Ensemble Names Chief Exec

Scottish Ensemble, the Glasgow-based collective, has appointed James Hardie as its new chief executive, effective January of 2025. He follows Catherine Ferrell, who has been serving in an interim … »Read

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NY Phil Fires Wang and Muckey; Union Agrees This Time

Following the concluding report of independent investigator Tracey Levy, the New York Philharmonic has sent letters of non-reengagement to principal oboe Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet … »Read

Contests & Awards

Yo-Yo Ma Awarded RPS Gold Medal

Yo-Yo Ma added the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Gold Medal to his ever-expanding trove of trophies on November 2, prior to his recital with pianist Kathryn Stott at the Barbican in London. … »Read

Reviews

Azrieli Gala Showcases Four Winning Choral Works

In 2014, the Canadian/Israeli Azrieli Foundation launched the Azrieli Music Prize, a biannual competition to foster music composition. This year, the focus was on choral music and, at its … »Read

People in the News

Hong Kong Phil CEO to Step Down

Benedikt Fohr, CEO of the Hong Kong Philharmonic since April 2019 , will leave the orchestra in July 2025, following the current season. Fohr pointed to the orchestra’s return to live … »Read

Industry News

SF Opera & Musicians Extend Agreement

The San Francisco Opera has reached a short-term agreement with its orchestra musicians guaranteeing that the current season will continue without interruption through next May 31. A temporary … »Read

Industry News

No Name Pops Get (Back) Its Name

The No Name Pops, which came into existence in 2023 as a successor to the defunct Philly Pops, wil now be able to appropriate its original name. On Oct. 31 the family of Peter Nero, who created … »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.

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

William Thomas, bass
New Artist of the Month
December 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.	NY Phil Fires Wang and Muckey; Union Agrees This Time
2.	Washington Opera's Fidelio Fails to Ignite
3.	Four New Choral Directors: MN, CA, UK
4.	Invisible but Essential: The Orchestra Librarian
5.	For the CSO, a Very Good Year
6.	Jacksonville Symphony Gets $5 Million
7.	No Name Pops Get (Back) Its Name
8.	Bard College to Celebrate 'Charles Ives at 150'
9.	Hong Kong Phil CEO to Step Down
10.	Renovations Planned for Paris Opera House(s)