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Updated Oct 8, 2024

A Tale of Two Operas, One Story

CHICAGO—Local opera lovers have been enjoying a pleasant compare-and-contrast challenge this fall. In a brilliant stroke, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) have been … »Read

A 'Game Changer' for the San Diego Symphony

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Symphony’s concert on September 28 wasn’t just another opening. In addition to launching the new season, the program led by Music Director Rafael Payare … »Read

What Yo-Yo Can Do for an Orchestra

To celebrate its 100 th anniversary, the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra (PSO) needed a special musical guest. Who better than cellist Yo-Yo Ma? One of the most recognizable classical musicians … »Read

BSO Tackles '...of a Thousand'

Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, composed in 1907, is an anomaly among the Austrian master’s symphonic oeuvre. It shares the opulent sound of his other symphonies, but lacks, in the words of a … »Read

Malta Music Director Sues and Wins

The Malta Philharmonic (MPO) has been ordered to pay Brian Schembri, its former artistic director and principal conductor, €168,431.96, the equivalent of three years’ compensation for a … »Read

MTT's Grace a Fitting, Comprehensive Tribute

Pentatone has gone all out for Grace: The Music of Michael Tilson Thomas, an attractive boxed set containing four CDs discs and an extensively annotated booklet. The photographs alone may be worth … »Read

A Bounty of Awards, Honors, and Competition Wins

The 2024 International Opera Awards, held on Oct. 2 in Munich, recognized Australian conductor Simone Young as Conductor of the Year, while Komische Oper Berlin was chosen as Opera Company of the … »Read

The Sole Musician Among the MacArthur Winners

Johnny Gandelsman, a New York-based violinist and producer, is (the only musician) among the 22 recipients of a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship. The $800,000 award, popularly known as a “genius … »Read

San Antonio Phil Cancels October Concerts

The San Antonio Philharmonic, already embroiled in a law suit filed by a former board member , has postponed the next concerts in its classical series, scheduled for Oct. 18-19, featuring pianist … »Read

Pianist Sues Melbourne Symphony

Jayson Gillham, the Australian-British pianist whose concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) was cancelled in August after his comments from the stage about the ongoing war in Gaza, … »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.


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
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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