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Updated Sep 16, 2024

Familiar Faces and Rep Open New York Philharmonic Season

The first concert of the New York Philharmonic’s new season, on Sept. 12, was conducted by an eminent maestro associated with the West Coast. It was not the orchestra’s music … »Read

Sejong Center to Gheorghiu: There Was No Formal "Agreement”

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu has doubled down, aggressively justifying her disruptive behavior during tenor Alfred Kim’s encore of “E lucevan le stelle” in Tosca at the Sejong Arts … »Read

Cinci Symphony Names 8 New Players

On the eve of Cristian Macelaru’s season as its music director designate, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has announced the appointment of eight new musicians. They arrive on the … »Read

Morris Robinson Named Artist-in-Residence at Georgia State

Bass Morris Robinson will be artist-in-residence at the Georgia State University School of Music in 2024-25 and 2025-26. For each academic year, he will conduct three one-day residencies of … »Read

San Francisco Symphony Chorus Emeritus Slams Cuts

Vance George, Chorus Director Emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony, has written an open letter to the orchestra's CEO Matt Spivey in which he makes his opinions clear with regards to proposed … »Read

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In London, Welcome to Antonio Pappano's Brave New World

At long last, the wait is over. Although he is no stranger by any means, September 11 saw Sir Antonio Pappano finally arrive at his first Barbican Centre concert as the London Symphony … »Read

Industry News

Grand Teton Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer

The Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) has announced its highest ever audience attendance and revenue. The 2024 festival, which this year celebrated the 50th anniversary of its all-wooden … »Read

Industry News

Juilliard Scores a Cool $20 Million

The Juilliard School has received gifts totaling $20 million aimed at expanding creative work across disciplines, as well as part funding an annual festival and supporting the school’s jazz … »Read

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British PM Endorses International Piano Competition

Sir Keir Starmer, the U.K.’s classical music-loving prime minister, has offered vocal support for the Leeds International Piano Competition. Starmer, who graduated from the University of … »Read

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Soprano Booed After Bad Behavior Disrupts Tosca

Angela Gheorghiu, a singer it should be said with a reputation for causing controversy, is at the center of a new furor after stopping a performance of Tosca to criticize a fellow performer. 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.

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

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Soprano Booed After Bad Behavior Disrupts Tosca
2.	Paul Robeson, the Complete Package at Long Last
3.	New Brooms in Santa Fe, Maryland, and Hudson Valley
4.	All Change at New York City Opera
5.	San Francisco Symphony Chorus Emeritus Slams Cuts
6.	In London, Welcome to Antonio Pappano's Brave New World
7.	Omaha Symphony Loses its Head
8.	The Importance of Independent Labels: A View From the Bridge
9.	Grand Teton Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer
10.	Familiar Faces and Rep Open New York Philharmonic Season