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Updated Mar 19, 2026

New Music Theater Dean for MSM

The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) has named Or Matias as the new dean of the school’s musical theater division as of July 1, 2026. He succeeds Liza Gennaro, the acclaimed choreographer, … »Read

AH Conducting Fellows Move Up

Polish conductor Jakub Przybycien, a Boston Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor for 2026-27 , has been signed to the main roster of Askonas Holt management. He became one of the company’s … »Read

Shanghai Phil and Moscow Conservatory Forge Partnership

Next fall the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory will present a year-end "Exploring Russia" music festival in Shanghai as part of a three-year … »Read

Two Musician Appointments

Starla Breshears will join the Francisco Symphony as a section cellist at the beginning of the 2026–27?season. Currently studying at the Colburn School, she was previously a scholarship … »Read

After Anna, Un Ballo at the Bastille

With Anna Netrebko on deck as the tormented Amelia, the recent Paris Opera revival of Gilbert Deflo’s decade-old production of Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera at the … »Read

Is Hercules Still the ''Peak'' of Baroque Music Drama?

The much-valued annual presentation of a Handel opera in Carnegie Hall by Harry Bicket and the English Concert on occasion has stretched the genre, but only a touch, by performing an English … »Read

At Vienna Phil, Florence Price Gets Lost in the Mix

Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a well-known advocate for the long overlooked Black female composer Florence Price. As music and artistic director of The Philadelphia Orchestra, he has … »Read

Bergen Philharmonic Names Gardner's Successor

Tabita Berglund is to be chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic beginning with the 2027-28 season. She succeeds Edward Gardner, who exited after nine years in 2024 and now holds the title of … »Read

People in the News

New Artistic Partner for SPCO

As of the 2026-27 season, Alina Ibragimova will be an artistic partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s (SPCO). The Russian-born violinist debuted with the SPCO in February 2024, … »Read

Reviews

Mutis' Macbeth in Turin Sends Shivers

If Verdi makes your world go round, Riccardo Muti’s your man. Whether at the opera house or in strict concert form (no semi-staged funny business for this maestro), his investigations into … »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.

Hannah De Priest, soprano
New Artist of the Month
March 2026

Ruth Knight, director
New Artist of the Month
February 2026

Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
New Artist of the Month
January 2026

Iván López Reynoso, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2025

Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
November 2025

Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025

Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 2025

Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
New Artist of the Month
August 2025

Oliver Talukder, oboist
New Artist of the Month
July 2025

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Judge Rules Beatty Can Review KenCen Plans; D. Borda to Comment
2.	Did Ric Grenell Jump or Was He Pushed?
3.	At Vienna Phil, Florence Price Gets Lost in the Mix
4.	Mutis' Macbeth in Turin Sends Shivers
5.	Spotify Treats Classical Music Fans like Morons
6.	Is Hercules Still the ''Peak'' of Baroque Music Drama?
7.	UK's Classical Music to Shutter
8.	Suprise! KenCen Board Votes to Shutter
9.	A New Take on Bach's St. Mark Passion
10.	Borletti-Buitoni Trust Announces $200,000 in Awards